Context clues word clues and synonyms

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

• loud
• tiring
• easy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

• hungry
• thirsty
• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• skilled
• beginner
• professional

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The twins like to CONFUSE their parents by switching places at the dinner table.

• hide from
• mix up
• try out

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.

• rejection
• shock
• disapproval
• praise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

We often travel to Missouri in the fall to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.

• leaves
• hurricane
• plant
• snow

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

• gloomy 
• red
• shining 
• fun

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The student was brilliant. He had the highest grade in his class. What is brilliant?

• smart
• dumb
• happy
• confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

The mom was really harsh with her son after he lied to her about his homework. What is harsh?

• easy
• nice
• happy
• serious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The day was extremely hot. The class was sweaty after recess. What is extremely?

• not
• very
• cool
• nice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D