Context Clues

"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile."

In this sentence, the word schneeman means -

• A) skiing

• B) rabbit

• C) snowman

• D) snow

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"While playing football, Jake broke his bein. For three weeks he wore a cast and needed crutches to help him walk."

In this sentence, the word bein means -

• A) arm

• B) elbow

• C) hand

• D) leg

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions. A rechner helps me multiply and divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil."

In this sentence, the word rechner means -

• A) calculator

• B) escalator

• C) compass

• D) numerator

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Naturwissenschaften is my favorite subject in school, because we get to learn about the weather, solar system, and water cycle."

In this sentence, the word naturwissenschaften means -

• A) English

• B) Math

• C) Science

• D) Social Studies

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"I went to the flughafen to pick up my brother. He flew from Maryland to see us."

In this sentence, the word flughafen means -

• A) race track

• B) bus station

• C) Uber station

• D) airport

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"When walking along a busy road, you should stay on the bürgersteig. It is safer and your shoes will stay cleaner."

In this sentence, the word bürgersteig means -

• A) dirt

• B) crosswalk

• C) jay walking

• D) sidewalk

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Grandpa didn't know that Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.

In this sentence, the word alter means -

• Adjust

• Destroy

• Keep

• Stagnate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The police arrived to confiscate, or seize, the stolen property of the criminal.

In this sentence, the word confiscate means -

• lose

• give away

• seize

• donate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"The hero was virtuous, not like the evil villain."

In this sentence, the word virtuous means -

• A) evil

• B) honest

• C) lying

• D) wicked

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Cody's hair was disheveled while Peggy's hair was so neat.

In this sentence, the word disheveled means -

• clean

• neat

• messy

• nice

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4