Question

Well, Bruh Deer got away that time. He gone! And when he ready to cross that river again, he look around for Bruh Alligator first. . . . And Bruh Deer sneak close to the river to take a chance on gettin across. Before Bruh Deer can wet he hoof, Bruh Alligator see him and he slip off the bank to go meet Bruh Deer. How Bruh Deer gone get across go see his family? —“Bruh Alligator and Bruh Deer,” Virginia Hamilton.

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the phrase “wet he hoof.” Write one to three sentences explaining your definition.

Answer 1

the sample answer was..." The phrase "wet he hoof" means to get his foot wet. The author describes the setting with Bruh Deer at the edge of the river trying to cross. He sees Bruh Alligator, so he does not have a chance to get in the water, not even with one foot. These context clues show that the words probably mean "get his foot wet."

Answer 2

Sample Answer:

The phrase "wet he hoof" means to get his foot wet. The author describes the setting with Bruh Deer at the edge of the river trying to cross. He sees Bruh Alligator, so he does not have a chance to get in the water, not even with one foot. These context clues show that the words probably mean "get his foot wet."