Context Clues

The student tried to veil her laughter to avoid trouble when the teacher turned in her direction. What does veil mean in this case?

• conceal

• make a display of

• a piece of fabric to cover a woman's face

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Because the teacher thwarted the students' attempt to share the test answers, the students failed the exam. In this instance thwart means:

• an unsightly skin sore

• to look down upon

• to prevent someone from accomplishing something

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

By looking at the person's pictures and friends list, Michael was able to deanonymize his secret admirer and ask her to the prom. What doe deanonymize mean in this instance?

• Keep her identity a secret

• identify her name

• Learn which lunch period she was in

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The newspaper reporter soon had to apologize for their speculation of the event when the false information was printed. What does speculation mean in this instance?

• forming a theory without specific evidence

• making an educated guess

• targeting someone for being privileged

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Because the detective did not follow protocol with the collection of evidence, it was not admissible in court. In this instance, protocol means:

• your instinct

• the orders of your superior

• official procedure

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the jungle, there are many voracious animals, always on the search for more food. In this sentence, what does the work voracious mean?

• agressive

• selfish

• wanting or devouring great quantities of food

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The auspicious charity was able to donate hundreds of toys to the children's hospital last year. What does Auspicious mean?

• generous

• high profile

• successful

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Steroid usage has sullied the game of baseball; a once innocent game is now looked upon with doubt. What do you think sullied means?

• celebrated

• damaged

• heartbroken

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I would never kill a living thing, although I probably have inadvertently while driving automobiles. In this quote, inadvertently means:

• thoughtfully

• playfully

• accidentally

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Great leaders don't need to act tough. Their confidence and humility serve to underscore their toughness. What does the work underscore mean?

• negate

• emphasize

• degrade

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A