Context Clues

Read this sentence:

Scientists also figured out how to make a vehicle that could go back and forth between Earth and Space. The next step was building such a space shuttle.

What does the word shuttle mean in the sentence above?

• something that goes into space

• something that lasts a long time

• something that goes back and forth

• something that can remain in orbit around Earth

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Read this sentence:

Having such a vehicle would greatly simplify space exploration.

When you simplify, you make something...

• twice as simple

• not simple

• less simple

• more simple

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Read this sentence:

Sometimes the power of a hurricane diminishes, or fades ,when it travels into the path of strong westerly winds.

What does diminishes mean in the sentence above?

• gets weaker

• gets stronger

• lasts much longer

• goes away completely

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Read these sentences:

One day, great numbers of fruit plummeted to the ground. That is, it fell off the branches fast and hard.

What does the word plummeted mean?

• fell at low speed

• fell at high speed

• stayed on the ground

• stayed in the air

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Read this sentence:

Audra was able to console herself a little, though she couldn't soothe herself much.

Which definition fits the word console as it is used in the sentence above?

• cabinet

• case

• comfort

• help

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read this sentence:

She wished she had someone to commiserate with about the project so that they could each express sorrow for the other.

What does commiserate mean in the sentence above?

• criticize

• laugh

• sympathize

• talk excitedly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read this sentence:

They worked until two rows of cakes stood on the table and a huge bowl of frosting was made.

Which definition fits the word rows as it is used in the sentence above?

• streets or ways

• moves with oars

• noisy quarrels or disturbances

• objects arranged in straight lines

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read this sentence:

"The exertion will make us tired, but it will be worth it."

What does exertion mean in the sentence above?

• bread

• effort

• game

• viewpoint

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Read this sentence:

"Wash all the equipment you use so it will be sanitary."

What does sanitary mean in the sentence above?

• clean

• fresh

• tasty

• useful

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read this sentence:

Finally they took off and were airborne, but it was still another eleven hours before they would land in Tokyo.

What does airborne mean in the sentence above?

• dizzy from the high altitude

• off the ground

• into orbit in space

• thrown about by the wind

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4