context clues Synonyms

I dread going to school today because I fear that I will fail my math test.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word dread means:

• excited

• fear

• love

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Though Gabe's test was partially done, he received a low grade because it was not complete.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word partially means:

• completely

• finally

• badly

• incomplete

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

The pink pig was round and pudgy.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word pudgy means:

• thin

• skinny

• fat

• funny

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

The ugly monster's face was hideous to look at.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word hideous means:

• scary

• funny

• beautiful

• lovely

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

We saw a show on television where an antelope was slain, or killed, by a lion.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word slain means:

• killed

• teased

• ate

• bothered

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The cop knocked the derringer, or gun, away from the bad guy.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word derringer means:

• book

• jewelry

• hat

• gun

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Mom made a delicious chocolate cake for us. The combination of dark chocolate and whipped cream created a scrumptious dessert.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word scrumptious means:

• delicious

• sour

• tasteless

• terrible

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word pandemonium means:

• peace

• order

• silence

• craziness

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

The young man had a robust appearance; that is, strong and healthy.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word robust means:

• small

• weak

• sick

• healthy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Marie is quite a bibliophile. Her love for books is evident by her enormous library.

Using the context clues in the sentence, the word bibliophile means:

• plant lover

• book lover

• money lover

• animal lover

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E