Context Clues Test

Jody lived a sedentary life, rarely engaging in exercise or even leaving the house for a walk along the colorful streets near her home. 

• lively
• interesting
• puzzling
• inactive

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In carpentry, Chuck is a model of ineptitude, hitting a finger with a hammer and sawing a crooked line. 

• humor
• clumsiness
• failure to plan
• surprise

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Senator Fogg launched into his usual harangue, an endless lecture on the frightful conditions everywhere. 

• long, ranting speech
• humorous comment
• obvious lie
• dessert

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A portion of the sign protrudes beyond the corner of the building, presenting an obstacle for every passerby. 

• becomes visible
• twists
• sticks out
• reappears

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Mr. Allen was parsimonious by nature, refusing to buy anything unless it was on sale. 

• thoughtful
• clever
• thrifty
• small

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

John Paul entered with his hat askew, for it perched at an impossible angle on his head. 

• crooked
• colorful
• inside out
• reversed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Only a trained eye can discern, or tell the difference between, a high and low quality diamond. 

• disagree
• recognize
• rule out
• control 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

A book jacket often gives a synopsis of the plot, summarizing the main event. 

• grammatical system
• abbreviated version
• combination
• dishonesty

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The interior of the building was as murky as the winter twilight with an overcast sky. 

• brilliant
• cold
• gloomy
• colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The owner of the famous restaurant greeted every guest cordially; there was nothing unpleasant or unfriendly about the place. 

• coldly
• grumpily
• warmly
• hurriedly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A