Context Clues

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.  What is the meaning of pedestrians?

• crosswalks
• walkers
• intersection
• vehicles

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RI.K.7

The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night.  What is the meaning of exhibit?

• trade
• eat
• show
• video

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

  Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. What is the meaning of obsolete?

• popular
• efficient
• American
• out-dated

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

His nephew's description of how he tore his shirt was so absurd that we could not stop laughing. What is the meaning of absurd?

• realistic
• hurtful
• ridiculous
• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

We did not have access to the classroom because the door was locked.  What is the meaning of access?

• a way of entering
• hallway
• homework
• desks and chairs

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Jessa's aunt was her guardian while her parents were out of town.  What is the meaning of guardian?

• grandparents
• family
• Someone who protects
• teacher

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Kayle and Lilly are identical twins.  What is the meaning of identical?

• exactly the same
• a little different
• best friends
• classmates

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

The children claimed that setting off a firework was harmless mischief, but they got a lecture anyway.
What is the meaning of mischief?

• Behavior that takes strength
• Behavior that causes fires
• Behavior that is peaceful
• Behavior that causes annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The protagonist of Charlotte's Web is Wilbur, the pig.  What is the meaning of protagonist?

• spider
• E. B. White
• main character
• the setting

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?

• confirm
• serve
• clean
• separate

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4