context clues

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 

• Definition/Restatement
• Comparison/Example
• Contrast
• Cause and Effect

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 

• Pleased
• Surprised
• Frustrated
• Disgusted

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 

• Definition/Restatement
• Comparison/Example
• Contrast
• Cause and Effect

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 

• Expedited
• Cancelled
• Delayed
• Advanced

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  

• Careful 
• Thrifty
• Careless
• Wasteful

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

• Definition/Restatement
• Comparison/Example
• Contrast 
• Cause and Effect

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

• Rejection
• Shock
• Disapproval 
• Praise

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

• confirm
• serve
• clean
• separate

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

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

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate
• burned 
• slept 
• sunbathed