Using Context Clues Part 2

There are almost 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark looks different, has a unique diet, and behaves differently. There are sharks in all four oceans of the world. Somesharks are longer than a school bus, while others are so small they can live in fish tanks. Sharks come in all kinds of colors. Most of the time, their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. But, some sharks that live in the deepest part of the ocean actually have parts that glow in the dark. Most sharks live in salt water, but some can live in fresh water. All sharks are unique, or have different qualities that make them so special. Which word in the paragraph helps you understand the meaning of the word unique? kinds different shark looks What do the words some and while suggest about Sharks? sharks are all the same size most sharks are large sharks come in many different sizes most sharks are small What phrase helps you understand the meaning of the word surroundings? helps skin color blends in What is a synonym for the word qualities as it is used in this passage? traits details similarities Compound Words in Context Choose the best compound word to complete each sentence. Use context clues to help you choose the best answer The hospital used a _ to bring my brother to the car after he broke his leg since he was unable to walk. wheelchair A red _ with black dots on it landed on my arm as I was reading my book on the bench. ladybug My bright yellow _ stood tall in its pot near my window sunflower James tried out for the _ team after he practiced in his _ all summer. basketball The difference between an ocean and a lake is that there is _ in the ocean while there is freshwater in a lake saltwater The Titanic hit an _ in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912, which caused it to sink. iceberg Detectives use special equipment to see if a criminal left a _ at the crime scene. fingerprint The _ is filled with cars traveling to visit family for the holidays. driveway During the hot, humid, and rainy summer, there were mosquitos _. everywhere College and professional football games are held each _ in the fall. weekend