Context Clues Passage- Mrs. San Angelo's Magnificent Garden

In the story, what does the word "admired" mean?

• disliked

• looked up to with respect

• ignored

• feared

1. What does "abundant" mean?

• lacking

• tiny

• growing in large quantities

• beautiful

When children "gather" around Mrs. San Angelo's fence, what are they doing?

• running

• climbing over

• coming together

• painting

When the storm "threatened" Mrs. San Angelo's garden, what does that mean?

• grew older

• watered the plants

• made it grow better

• gave warning of possible harm

What does it mean when the wind began to "scatter" her garden decorations?

• collect them neatly

• destroy them completly

• throw them in different directions

• make them colorful

When Mrs. San Angelo tried to "secure" her tomato plants, what was she doing?

• picking them

• watering them

• making them safe

• planting more

The story describes the storm as "fierce." What does this mean?

• The storm is intense and powerful.
• The storm is predictable and mild.
• The storm is weak and unnoticeable.
• The storm is calm and peaceful.

Why did Mrs. San Angelo feel "helpless" during the storm?

• She felt helpless due to her lack of control over the storm.
• She believed the storm would pass quickly.
• She felt empowered to face the storm.
• She was overwhelmed by the storm's beauty.

When Mrs. San Angelo decided to "contact" her gardening friends, what does that mean?

• She is going to sell them gardening supplies.
• She intends to reach out to them.
• She plans to criticize their gardening skills.
• She wants to ignore them.

What does Mr. Johnson suggest Mrs. San Angelo "construct"?

• build a protective structure

• plant new flowers

• take pictures

• buy a new garden