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5th Grade Context Clues Jeopardy Review

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Practice using definitions, examples, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence meaning to determine unfamiliar words in this 5th grade ELA game. This is a Grade 5 English / ELA review game in a Jeopardy-style format: a teacher puts the board on one screen, teams pick clues by point value, and the class answers out loud — no student devices or accounts needed. Categories: Definition Clues, Example Clues, Synonym Clues, Antonym Clues, Use the Sentence.

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  • Definition Clues

    The desert was arid, meaning extremely dry. What does arid mean?

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    extremely dry

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  • Example Clues

    Celestial objects, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, filled the sky. What does celestial mean?

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    related to the sky or space

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  • Synonym Clues

    The enormous whale was gigantic beside the boat. What does enormous mean?

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    very large

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  • Antonym Clues

    Unlike his cautious sister, Leo was reckless and rushed ahead. What does reckless mean?

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    careless about danger

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  • Use the Sentence

    After hiking all day without water, Ava was parched. What does parched mean?

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    very thirsty

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Definition Clues

$100 — The desert was arid, meaning extremely dry. What does arid mean?
extremely dry
$200 — The puppy was timid, or shy and nervous, around strangers. What does timid mean?
shy and nervous
$300 — A nocturnal animal is one that is active at night. What does nocturnal mean?
active at night
$400 — The glass was transparent, meaning light could pass through it. What does transparent mean?
able to let light pass through
$500 — The athlete showed endurance, the ability to continue despite fatigue. What does endurance mean?
the ability to keep going

Example Clues

$100 — Celestial objects, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, filled the sky. What does celestial mean?
related to the sky or space
$200 — She enjoys citrus fruits, including oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. What does citrus mean?
a type of fruit such as oranges or lemons
$300 — The museum displayed artifacts like pottery, tools, and ancient coins. What are artifacts?
objects made or used by people in the past
$400 — Predators such as lions, hawks, and sharks hunt other animals. What is a predator?
an animal that hunts other animals
$500 — He packed protective gear, including a helmet, pads, and gloves. What does protective mean?
used to keep someone safe

Synonym Clues

$100 — The enormous whale was gigantic beside the boat. What does enormous mean?
very large
$200 — The path was narrow, or slim, between the rocks. What does narrow mean?
not wide
$300 — She was delighted and thrilled by the surprise. What does delighted mean?
very pleased
$400 — The room was silent and completely quiet. What does silent mean?
quiet
$500 — The directions were simple and easy to follow. What does simple mean?
easy or uncomplicated

Antonym Clues

$100 — Unlike his cautious sister, Leo was reckless and rushed ahead. What does reckless mean?
careless about danger
$200 — The old towel was coarse, but the new one felt smooth. What does coarse mean?
rough
$300 — Mia was generous, while her brother was stingy with his snacks. What does generous mean?
willing to give or share
$400 — The crowded hallway became vacant after the bell. What does vacant mean?
empty
$500 — The first puzzle was difficult, but the second was effortless. What does effortless mean?
easy

Use the Sentence

$100 — After hiking all day without water, Ava was parched. What does parched mean?
very thirsty
$200 — The fragile ornament broke when it fell from the shelf. What does fragile mean?
easily broken
$300 — The audience applauded after the remarkable performance. What does remarkable mean?
unusually impressive
$400 — The squirrel scurried up the tree when the dog approached. What does scurried mean?
moved quickly
$500 — The teacher asked for a concise answer instead of a long explanation. What does concise mean?
brief and to the point

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