Context Clues Review #3

Jackie was speechless when the teacher announced she won the award. She couldn't even say "thank you".

The word speechless means that Jackie...

• had too many things to say.
• was unable to speak
• does not like to speak
• repeats things when speaking

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Jesus was hesitant to go into the aquarium because he was afraid of sharks.

The word hesitant means that Jesus...

• unsure
• excited
• honored
• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Blanca didn't study for her test. She was dissatisfied with her grade.

The word dissatisfied means ..

• very satisfied
• was satisfied before
• able to be satisfied
• not satisfied

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Irvin was irritated when his brother destroyed his Lego tower.

The word irritated means..

• happy
• scared
• annoyed
• strange

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
The word aroma means...

• smell
• color
• wealth
• sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
The word envious means..

• jealous
• confident
• comfortable

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
The word novice means...

• skilled
• beginner
• professional
• owner

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.
The words delicate means....

• breakable
• sturdy
• pretty
• prickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The saturated dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
The word saturated means...

• smelly
• dirty
• old
• wet

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Using hints or clues in the text that surrounds an unknown word is called ______.

• figurative language
• guessing
• context clues
• denotation

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4