Context Clues & Inferencing

Katie slammed her math textbook closed and crumpled up the piece of paper she was working on. “Ugh!” she said. 

Go put all of your toys in the chest. Which definition is being used in this sentence? 

I hope I get a present from my mom for my birthday.

 Emily and Molly both auditioned for a singing role in a musical. Emily landed a spot in the musical, but Molly didn't.

Will you help me plant my garden?

Do you know how to play the organ?

Lauren sat in the lobby of her apartment building watching people come in from the street. Almost everyone was wet.

The Canadian province of Quebec was originally settled by French fur traders. Eventually, cities grew to support the fur

Charles let his dog, Roscoe, into the house. Roscoe ran over to his food bowl and wildly began to wag his tail. 

Sammy was promoted from third to fifth grade. The teachers at his school decided he did not have to attend fourth grade.