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DirectionsDirections Use the context clues to make the best Use the context clues to make the best

choice for each word’s meaning.choice for each word’s meaning.

3.1.spi.9 L2 Determine word meanings3.1.spi.9 L2 Determine word meanings through the use of contextthrough the use of context clues.clues.

Most small children are Most small children are forbiddenforbidden to cross the street without an to cross the street without an

adult.adult. A. helped

B. told not to

C. forced

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Tracy buttoned her Tracy buttoned her cardigancardigan to to keep warm at the game.keep warm at the game.

A. sweater

B. pajamas

C. boots

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The autumn morning The autumn morning dewdew left the left the playground damp.playground damp.

A. clumps of snow

B. pieces of ice

C. drops of water

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Dad likes to Dad likes to relaxrelax on the sofa after on the sofa after he takes us swimming.he takes us swimming.

A. jump

B. rest

C. sleep

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Our team must be Our team must be unitedunited , if we , if we want to win the championship.want to win the championship.

A. working together

B. awake

C. dressed up

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I remember that type of I remember that type of butterfly by its butterfly by its distinctdistinct

markings.markings. A. yellow

B. special

C. dirty

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The balloon The balloon burstburst as it brushed as it brushed against the brick wall.against the brick wall.

A. flew higher

B. got away

C. popped

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Some Native Americans made Some Native Americans made their their dwellingsdwellings in the rocks. in the rocks.

A. shoes

B. blankets

C. homes

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The tarantula spider has tiny The tarantula spider has tiny bristlesbristles on its legs that can prick on its legs that can prick

its enemy.its enemy. A. spots

B. sharp hairsB. sharp hairs

C. teethC. teeth

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The The boulderboulder rolled down the hill rolled down the hill and blocked the road.and blocked the road.

A. a large rockA. a large rock

B. a personB. a person

C. a small rockC. a small rock

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The artist created a The artist created a sculpturesculpture out out of clay.of clay.

A. a costumeA. a costume

B. a poster B. a poster

C. a statueC. a statue

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