Context Clues/Word Meaning

Lauren loves to read books. She frequently spends her Saturday afternoons curled up with a book. The word frequently means:

• never

• often

• sometimes

• never

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Maria noticed that Mrs. Linn's curtains were still closed. Maria thought that was peculiar because Mrs. Linn always opens her curtains every morning. what does peculiar mean?

• odd

• good

• stupid

• perpendicular

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

You must never explore a cave by yourself. It is essential for you to go with at least one other person. What does essential mean?

• not important

• very important

• acceptable

• not acceptable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Maria worried that the kids at school would make fun of her new glasses. She did not want to be mocked just for having poor vision. The word mocked means:

• admired

• teased

• hated

• bitten

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.5B

Benjamin ate three pieces of cake and two scoops of ice cream. An hour later, his stomach felt queasy and he decided to lie down a while. The word queasy means:

• better

• empty

• sick

• full

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mom spends all day working in the garden. She felt weary and just wanted to go to bed. What does weary mean?

• tired

• sick

• annoyed

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Allan was always bragging and showing off. His brother, David, on the other hand, was quiet and humble boy. The word humble means:

• stupid

• not annoying

• not prideful

• arrogant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

No one lived in the old house. The paint was peeling and the yard was overgrown. It had been vacant for a long time. The word vacant means:

• rented

• sold

• haunted

• empty

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Please be careful with that vase. It is quite fragile. The word fragile means:

• easily broken

• beautiful

• useful

• expensive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Mother divided the cake into six equal portions for the children. What does portions means?

• plates

• parts

• desserts

• sugary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C