Using Context Clues

The book of logic contained many conundrums - mind-exercising puzzles.

• pictures

• stories

• answers

• puzzles

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.

• proud

• shame

• confident

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.

• love

• generous

• hatred

• tolerance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.

• forgetful

• calm

• worried

• not worried

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold.

• ready

• willing

• not willing

• excited

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all.

• energetically

• quickly

• energy-less

• actively

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

• troubled/confused

• at ease

• relaxed

• calm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Instead of climbing into bed, she decided to take a nap on the chaise.

• chair

• floor

• sink

• oven

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong.

• never wrong

• wrong

• mistaken

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can.

• ample

• alive

• rotten

• appealing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4