Rogers' Context Clues

Dad tethered the boat to the dock so that it wouldn't float away while visited with our friends.

My grandpa labored in the coal mine for thirty-two years.

Jared and Ryan are foes. Jared is jealous of how Ryan is good at sports, and Ryan thinks Jared is a know-it-all.

Penguins mainly feed on fish, but they also consume squid and krill.

The empty car rolled down the hill and came to a halt after it crashed into a telephone pole.

Let's go have our picnic on the bank. It will be fun to watch boats sail by.

My twin brothers make a big din when they both start banging on the pots and pans.

Izzy is a fussy eater. Most kids will eat pizza, hot dogs, or hamburgers, but not Izzy.

After Gavin's mom told him that she didn't have time to take him to a movie, he sulked all afternoon.

There were many vendors at the farmer's market. A vendor is a person who sells things.

My hair is very fine, I wish I had thick hair like Abby.

Manny wanted to enjoy the nice day, so he sat on the stoop and did his homework. Neighbors said, "Hi," as they went by.

Our room was on the tenth story of the hotel. It was fun to look out the window and see the city.

Because of her fair skin, Bailey gets sunburns easily.

Mrs. Ling was cross because her students kept asking her questions when she was meeting with a reading group.

After she drew water from the well, the bucket was very heavy.

John wanted to visit his uncle in Boston, but he needed ten more dollars to pay the bus fare.

I wonder if I will grow up to be like my dad, or petite like my mom.

Julie decided to be candid with her mom, and to tell her the truth about what happened at school.

My grandpa has been in the hospital for a week. He looks very frail. I hope he gets better soon.