context clues

We like to hike through the forest in the fall when the trees' foliage turns red and yellow.

• leaves
• roots
• trail

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

The mood was somber when the children heard they had to get rid of their puppy.

• exciting
• depressing
• scary

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.4

Tom had a major predicament.  He was almost out of gas and the nearest gas station was over 80 miles away! 

• problem
• illness
• relationship

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The timid girl hid behind her mother and would not show her face.  

• shy
• tall
• loud

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

The kids were separated at recess because all they did was bicker with each other.

• carry
• race
• argue

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

Kim and Jim do not resemble each other at all.  He has blue eyes and blond hair and she has brown eyes and black hair.  

• enjoy
• look like
• understand

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

The mouse scurried across the floor when the cat entered the room.

• walked slowly
• slept soundly
• ran quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue?

• Synonyms
• Examples
• Rhymes

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A