Context Clues Review

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.

• mixed

• angry

• distrustful

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

• love

• hate

• perform

• sing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

• exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

• animals

• insects

• pests

• bugs

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”

• expensive

• cheap

• unattractive

• bright

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface.

• small amount

• package

• left over

• trash

Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.

• size

• large amount

• reduction

• clothes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Sarah thinks her grandmother is very generous to her, but her parents seem like misers who never buy her anything.

• people who donate a lot

• people who don't spend money

• people who are rude

• people who don't have money

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Roberta could not get over how elegant the cruise ship was. The walls were paneled in beautiful wood, there were fresh flowers on every table, and the floors were made of gleaming stone.

• stylish

• sloppy

• boring

• large

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Liam was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out.

• desired

• regretted

• doubted

• worked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4