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Context Clues: Inferencing

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  • With a loud roar, the lion looked ferocious as it bared its teeth
    fierce or dangerous
  • The baby cried all night, leaving his parents exhausted in the morning
    very tired
  • He felt grateful when his friends surprised him with a birthday card
    thankful
  • The desert night grew frigid, and we shivered even inside our coats
    very cold
  • His room was so chaotic that you couldn’t even see the floor
    very messy or disordered
  • After running the long race, Mia was parched and drank three bottles of water
    very thirsty
  • The timber cracked loudly as the lumberjack chopped down the tree
    wood from trees
  • She gave a reluctant nod before agreeing to help with the chores
    not wanting to do something
  • The wind howled and the trees bent during the tempest
    a violent storm
  • His shoes were worn, with holes and frayed laces from years of use
    old and used up
  • He spoke in a whisper, so soft we had to lean in to hear him
    very quiet voice
  • The candle began to flicker, flashing on and off in the dark room
    to move or shine unsteadily
  • After lifting the heavy box, her arms felt feeble and weak
    weak
  • The cat stayed motionless, waiting silently for the mouse to come closer
    not moving
  • Sam stared at the peculiar machine, tilting his head at its strange lights and buttons
    unusual or odd
  • The bread smelled stale, dry and unpleasant compared to the fresh loaf
    not fresh
  • She tried to stay invisible, hiding behind the tall curtain
    unable to be seen
  • The detective found a clue that helped solve the mystery
    something that helps find an answer
  • Even though he tried to hide it, Jack’s glee showed in his wide smile and bouncing steps
    joy or happiness
  • The puppy was timid, hiding behind its owner whenever a stranger approached
    shy or fearful
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