1. 3.1.spi.9: Determine word meanings through the use of context clues. Using the explanation clues, what do the underlined words mean? Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky. The pungent smell in the office, which smelled horrible, caused everyone to walk the other way. We know Katrina is apprehensive about many things because she is so afraid of petting large animals, seeing spiders on the wall, and walking through the tall grass.

2. Precipitation: a) lightening b) water that falls from the sky c) thunder Pungent: a) flower b) strong c) scent d) lovely Apprehensive: a) likeable b) hopeful c) thin d) fearful

3. Answer Key Precipitation: b) water that falls from the sky Pungent: b) strong Apprehensive: d) fearful