5.7- Bell-rigner

Bell-ringer: Write the following sentences and define the underlined words using context clues and prior knowledge.

1.       When the dog heard the snake’s sibilance, he scampered away.

2.       The many cards offered some solace to the grieving family.

3.       After watching the movie about teenage cancer patients, we were somber.

4.       I could have sworn that I saw a specter last night; maybe it was my dead cat!

5.       The sprightly puppy chased his tail, fetched the ball, and nipped at our ankles for hours.