Context Clues ELA

We collected kindling, such as dry twigs and branches, to start the fire.  Define kindling.

• tiny stones
• large logs
• small sticks
• gasoline

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died.  Define precipitation

• rain
• planting
• animals
• sunshine

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!  Define rash.

• an itchy skin condition
• thoughtless
• funny
• slow

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The terrified rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff. Define precariously

• dangerously
• safely
• happily
• angrily

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When the head coach quit, Steve became the interim coach until a permanent coach could be hired. Define interim.

• professional
• long-term
• temporary
• excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Students from all grade levels convened in the cafeteria to hear the principal's announcement. Define convened

• came together
• separated
• talked
• laughed

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Typewriters and CD players are obsolete; they have been replaced with computers and iPods. Define obsolute

• outdated
• old
• unnecessary
• all of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Jared is benevolent like his mom; they both enjoy giving back and helping others. Define benevolent.

• hateful
• caring
• selfish
• happy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The long hike up to the top of the steep mountain was extremely grueling.  Define grueling.

• tiring
• peaceful
• exciting
• boring

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Mark is a novice soccer player; it is his first year on the school's team. Define novice.

• jealous
• confident
• beginner
• skilled

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4