2019 ELA GA Milestone Practice Context Clues

Mary Ella has been reading since age four. She enjoys reading all types of books and magazines, and sharing the stories and information she learns. Our teacher says she is an omnivorous reader. What is OMNIVOROUS?

At practice, my soccer coach wants us to listen attentively when he gives instruction. My teammate, Jack, is usually too busy goofing off to know what is going on. My coach has accused him of being jejune,. What is JEJUNE?

Our local football team is pretty good. The quarterback who went on to play Division I is illustrious in this town. We had a parade this past fall prior to his return to school for his junior year. What is ILLUSTRIOUS?

My father is a glutton at Sunday dinner. My mom always makes pot roast, potatoes, and vegetable s. She also makes a wonderful dessert. My father never ceases in praising the same meal, between each bite, every weekend. What is GLUTTON?

My father often helps me with my homework. He is just as capable in helping my high school age sister, as he is in assisting me. He is quite literate. What is LITERATE?

The castaways had run out of food and water was scarce. They could barely remember where they had left their ship. And they had only been marooned for three days. What is MAROONED?

My brother is captain of the football team. He has a pact with my friends and I. If any of the school bullies pick on us, he comes to our aid immediately. What is PACT and AID?

The news reported a heist at the local grocery. The grocer was quoted as saying he did not recognize the intruders. He is sad that both food items and money were taken.What is HEIST?

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