Most roads were dirt paths that had been used mainly for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas where roads did not exist at all, Jackson drove through muddy cow pastures and even over mountains. What does the word remote mean?

Difficult to see from a distance

Familiar to a particular group of people

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Earlier this afternoon I decided to treat myself because I finished my research paper. I indulged in a huge brownie sundae. It was scrumptious, but now I have a stomach ache!

to allow yourself to enjoy something you want

to eat in small bites because you don't like the taste of it.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. We decided to rent a movie and pop some popcorn in the microwave. It was more affordable than taking our family or six to the movie theater.

a reasonable price that can be managed

an expensive price that cannot be met

Billy raved , unlike Bella who sat there quietly listening to him talk.

Talk wildly or incoherently, as if one were delirious or insane

To write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration

Context Clues Practice

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English

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4th - 6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

L.5.5C, L.4.6, L.2.4E

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.

pleased

surprised

frustrated

disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.

rejection

shock

disapproval

praise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Each student was allotted two tickets to the game.

allowed

joyful

taken

fed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.

harsh

windy

gentle

pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell she wasn't telling the truth.

truthful

excellent

weak

unhealthy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

type of plastic

mixture of metals

kind of sword

kind of liquid

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.

paper to write letters

land

staying in one place

melting slowly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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25 questions

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.

Each student was allotted two tickets to the game.

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell she wasn't telling the truth.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.

If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?

If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?

"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

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Context Clues Practice

25 questions

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.

Each student was allotted two tickets to the game.

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell she wasn't telling the truth.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.

If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?

If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?

"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

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"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?