Context Clues

The girl was invited to two parties. Both parties were hosted by good friends. She did not know which to choose. She was very tentative when asked which one she will be going to.
What does tentative mean?

• uncertain
• annoyed
• happy
• popular

The daredevil was getting ready for his precarious stunt. He knew that bad stuff was going to happen. He was now ready. The daredevil fell from the cliff and died. Everybody was sobbing about this sad moment.

What does precarious mean?

• uncertain
• stupid
• sad
• dangerous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite. Her mom had taught her that.
What does decorum mean?

• rude
• quiet
• well mannered
• snotty

Tris used candor when she told everybody that she was the one who killed her friend, Will. It was very hard for her but she knew she had to say the truth, even though it would mean that Christina would hate her. After she told everybody, the people in unison said, “Thank you for your candor.”
What does candor mean?

• honestly
• sincerity 
• kindness
• sympathy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are  insinuating that I’m the candy thief!” What does “insinuate” mean?

• to keep something hot or cold
• to suggest without clearly saying
• to do something evil
• to protect from disease

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!” What does rescind mean?

• repeat
• celebrate
• cancel
• continue

The workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their final pay checks now that the company was  insolvent. What does insolvent mean?

• hiring new workers
• broke, or out of money
• changing a name
• making too much money

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?

• quicken
• agree on
• sue
• discuss

The election could actually end up being decided in the U.S. Congress. Al Gore’s vice presidential running mate, Joe Lieberman, and perhaps Mr. Gore himself, would be able to vote on the matter. Some would argue that they should recuse themselves, but they would probably exercise their right to vote.
What does “recuse” mean?

• step aside and not be involved
• admit that you are wrong
• leave the country
• insist on being heard

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.

• charming 
• running 
• ruined
• perhaps