Context Clues (RL 3.4)

The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely GRUELING.

• loud

• tiring

• easy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The CONSPICIOUS man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

• easily noticed

• beautiful

• sleeping

I was so PARCHED , I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry

• thirsty

• angry

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The delightful AROMA of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

• smell

• color

• wealth

The parking lot was so CONGESTED , it took half an hour to get out!

• empty

• hot

• crowded

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Pete was ENVIOUS of his brother’s cool new bicycle.

• cool

• jealous

• confident

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

I was FLABBERGASTED when I found out I won the art contest.

• very angry

• amazed

• tired

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Jason was in a SOMBER mood when he heard the bad news.

• excited

• sad

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.4

Eating too much junk food may be HAZARDOUS to your health.

• dangerous

• great

• delightful

The boat sailed gently on the TRANQUIL lake.

• upset

• calm

• stormy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4