Bellringers

Week of BellringersBellringerUse the context clues for the underlined word:Bills father was an inspector for the city. His job was to make sure building and other structures were safe. He went to the dam at the reservoir and noticed that it had a fracture. The city fixed it promptly.

What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the underlined word and answer). A. FractionB. StainC. CrackD. Graffitti

BellringerUse the context clues for the underlined word:Several archeologists were exploring an ancient Egyptian pyramid. They were looking for the burial tomb of a certain pharaoh. One said, I surmise that the tomb is behind the smallest door. They gently tried every door there and found that she was correct.

What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the underlined word and answer). A. HopeB. GuessC. KnowD. Promise

BellringerUse the context clues for the underlined word:When Alison was two, she threw her stuffed fish into the bathtub to see if it could swim. Her mom said her fish couldnt swim but it could rain. She wrung the water out of the plush toy and Alison squealed with glee as water fell from it.

What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the underlined word and answer). A. SqueezedB. ShookC. DriedD. Hung

BellringerUse the context clues for the underlined word:On Saturday night, Wally watched the eclipse He asked his dad when an eclipse would recur. His dad said he didnt know but he would find out. However, he forgot. So something else recurred Wallys question.

What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the underlined word and answer). A. EndB. Last a long timeC. ExpireD. Happen again

Bellringer QuizUse the context clues for the underlined word:Nick saved up enough money to buy a new surfboard. At the store, he saw one he liked even better than the one he planned to buy, but it was more expensive. He decided to splurge because he had worked hard.

What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the underlined word and answer). A. BargainB. Treat himselfC. Not buy itD. Save more money