Context Clues Practice

The medical trainer was the only individual able to sidle up to the horse to assist with his medical care. 

• stitch
• bandage
• gallop
• to go or move sideways

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

After the tornado, most of the houses and buildings in the town were disheveled and items could be found strewn everywhere.

• divided
• disorderly
• clean
• organized

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Even if you struggle to get along with another person, you don’t have the right to disparage them to others.

• thoughtful
• torture
• compliment
• speak of unkindly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The disparity between school buildings in the US and third world countries is distressing. All kids should be able to go to school in a state of the art environment where learning is the only focus. 

• cost
• great difference
• size
• treatment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

While it may be easier to dissemble your true feelings from others, it is always best to be honest with those you love. 

• confuse
• question
• develop completely
• put on a false appearance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Although Spud Webb is diminutive in height, he was a remarkable player in the NBA. 

• skilled
• aggressive
• disappointing
• extremely small

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

I am most lucid right when I wake up in the morning, so I always keep a piece of paper at my bedside in case any ideas come to me at that time. 

• groggy
• lazy
• clear-minded
• thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The plan seemed quite inscrutable from the start, but since there were no other ideas presented, the team worked to see it through. 

• not easily understood
• easy
• effective
• time-consuming

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A