Context Clues Assessment

Ella had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather. What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• mixed

• angry

• distrustful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Vianey sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• expensive

• cheap

• unattractive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• insects

• animals

• pests

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• plump

• thin

• black and white

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Javier owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and ties.

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• hat store

• department store

• men's clothing store

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Brianna remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• size

• great quantity

• reduction

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

When Angel was caught in the rain, his clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• ruined

• thoroughly wet

• cold

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Zion was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out.

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• desired

• regretted

• doubted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Lilianna could not get over how elegant the cruise ship was. The walls were paneled in beautiful wood, there were fresh flowers on every table, and the floors were made of leaming stone.

What is the correct definition of the underlined word?

• stylish in appearance

• untidy or sloppy

• boring

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C