Read these lines from the poem.

A little breeze,
A leafy stalk
I sway, I climb

The word sway means to
A. become quiet.
B. move back and forth.
C. work very hard.
D. move happily.

R-2-2.1 (use context)             KEY: B

Item Type: MC - related to passage

Alignment to GLE R-2-2.1: Students identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by…Using strategies to unlock meaning (e.g., knowledge of word structure or context clues)

Depth of Knowledge: Level 2 - Use context cues to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words

Read these lines from the poem.

Scurry now,
No time to waste,
Hurry up,
I'm making haste

What does the word scurry mean?
A. rush
B. walk slowly
C. skip
D. climb up

R-2-2.1 (use context)            KEY: A
Item Type: MC - related to passage

Alignment to GLE R-2-2.1: Students identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by… Using strategies to unlock meaning (e.g., knowledge of word structure or context clues)

Depth of Knowledge: Level 2 - Use context cues to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words