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Context Clues: Mixed

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  • The detective followed a tiny clue, something that helps solve a mystery
    helpful hint (definition)
  • The puzzle was simple, not complicated like yesterday’s
    easy to understand (antonym)
  • After the long hike, Rosa was parched and drank two bottles of water
    very thirsty (inference)
  • His handwriting is neat, not messy like scribbles
    clean and tidy (antonym)
  • The baby gave a joyful laugh, happy and full of cheer
    very happy (synonym)
  • She gave a reluctant nod, slowly agreeing even though she didn’t want to
    not eager or unwilling (inference)
  • The movie was dull, not exciting like last week’s action film
    boring (antonym)
  • We had to refill the water jugs before the next game
    fill again (affix)
  • The desert is arid, or very dry with little rain
    extremely dry (definition)
  • The treasure was precious, that is, very valuable and special
    valuable (definition)
  • We will rewrite the story to add more details
    write again (affix)
  • The soup was bland, meaning it had little taste
    not flavorful (definition)
  • The kitten felt soft, like a piece of warm cotton
    gentle to touch (example/inference)
  • Please unpack your backpack before recess
    take out or remove (affix)
  • The park was full of pollinators, like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
    creatures that spread pollen (example)
  • We need to undo the knot before opening the bag
    reverse or take apart (affix)
  • The room was silent, not noisy like the busy hallway
    very quiet (antonym)
  • Many animals, such as mice, squirrels, and rats, are rodents
    small gnawing mammals (example)
  • The ocean is filled with mammals like dolphins, whales, and seals
    warm-blooded sea animals (example)
  • The sky turned frigid as icy winds blew across the field
    very cold (inference)
  • The wind howled during the tempest, knocking trees to the ground
    violent storm (inference)
  • His shoes were worn, with holes and frayed laces from years of use
    old and used up (inference)
  • The forest was dense, which means packed closely together
    thick or crowded (definition)
  • He tried to stay invisible, hiding behind the tall curtain
    unable to be seen (inference)
  • The child was fearless, without any sign of worry
    without fear (affix)
  • Fruits like apples, oranges, and bananas are edible
    safe to eat (example)
  • The teacher was generous, kind and giving with rewards
    kind and giving (synonym)
  • The backpack was bulky, large and hard to carry
    big and awkward (synonym)
  • The path was rugged, rough and uneven after the storm
    bumpy and rough (synonym)
  • We will preheat the oven before baking cookies
    heat before (affix)