"Can you locate the state of Ohio?" Miss Braun asked pointing to the map. The word locate means..,
move
find
destroy
understand
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Synonyms: unlikely, probably won't happen Clues: although possible, never lost
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Synonyms: kept in good condition, prevented from being ruined Clues: safe place, doesn't break
Miss Braun ADMONISHED her students and they knew they were in hot water for their actions. What does admonished mean? How do you know?
In the this sentence the words "in hot water" tells us that admonished means cautioned or scolded.
Give an example of a synonym for angry.
mad, etc.
What does the capitalized word mean?: The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargin.
car for kids
colorful car
expensive deal
good price
Ricardo is quite versatile. He is a good athlete, a top student, and a gourmet chef. What does the word versatile mean?
boring
happy
having many different skills
having no skills
Give an example of a synonym for smart.
intelligent, etc
After seeing the picture of the starving children, we felt COMPASSION or pity for their suffering. What does compassion mean? How do you know?
In this sentence the word "pity" tells us that compassion means to have understanding for.
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Synonyms: apparent, evident, easily understood Clues: only one in bathroom
What should you look for when trying to figure out the meaning of a word?
words you know and pictures
synonyms/antonyms
examples and definitions
all of the above
Eman was suspicious when the clown handed her a box. But her GULLIBLE little sister opened it anyway. What does the word gullible mean?
trusting
sad
doomed
careful
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Synonyms: tightened Clues: stormed out of room, sister's fault
The news story was based on a letter that was a FABRICATION. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again? What does FABRICATION mean?
funny
full of long words
made of cloth
fake
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Synonyms: imitate, mock Clues: under my breath, disrespectful
Give an antonym for old.
new, young
What does the capitalized word mean?: The TRAGIC ending to the story made the woman cry.
long
impossible
sad
dumb
Give an example of an antonym for cold.
hot
Give an example of an antonym of fast.
slow
A volunteer firefighter works for no pay. What does the word volunteer mean?
Someone who works for no pay
Someone who is paid
A firefighter
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Synonym: grow stronger, do very well Clues: new school, rated the best
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Synonym: cover-up, hide Clues: don't want her mom to know
Instead of a grimace, Violet had a big smile across her face. What does the word grimace mean?
frown
mask
hat
grin
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Synonyms: exactly Clues: only reason to finish, busy night
Stealing is an infraction, or the act of breaking the law. What does the word infraction mean?
Detention
The act of breaking the law
A ticket
What are context clues?
Transitions like FANBOYS
School words
Definitions of word
Words that give hints to the meaning of a word
Mr. Wyatt was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an EXTENSIVE selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!" What does EXTENSIVE mean?
costing lots of money
having no color
not enough
large amount
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Synonyms: scary, frightening Clues: complete darkness, howling wind
Taylor is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent. When you instigate something, what do you do?
get it started
ignore it
protect it
check it out
What does the capitalized word mean?: A BANQUET of roasted meat was served after the duke's marriage.
fire
dinner
fork
yummy
My dog is so timid. He is like a little mouse that hides when he gets scared. What does the word timid mean?
fearful
energetic
happy
sad
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Synonym: thrilled, excited Clues: amusement park, best ride ever
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Synonyms: extremely old Clues: old vase, time of dinosaurs
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Synonyms: sparkled, shined Clues: sparked, sunshine
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Synonyms: old, creaky, worn Clues: old house, fall over
What does the capitalized word mean?: They COMPOSED a letter to the governor, asking for more soldiers in the fort.
bought
wrote
sang
wanted
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Synonyms: many choices Clues: usually few flavors, now many
What does the capitalized word mean?: The pioneers who had ENDURED the long winter welcomed the warm spring.
wanted
survived
missed
closed
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Synonyms: not entirely honest, tricking Clues: tricked in the past
Hensley was RELUCTANT to take the job as captain of the team. He was afraid that the time it would take would hurt his grades. On the other hand, Eden was eager for the change to be the captain. What does RELUCTANT mean? How do you know?
In this sentence the words "on the other hand" and "eager" tell us that Eden feels the opposite of Hensley, therefore, reluctant means uncertain or cautious.