Context Clues 1.7

1.) I thought that I heard a faint scratching noise, but I figured that it might just be in my head.

• A) light

• B) loud

• C) slow

• D) found

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

2.) Even though it was a one-player game, the boys figured that they each could play if they alternated.

• A) to give up

• B) to slow down the pace

• C) to go back and fourth in turns

• D) to add more time

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

3.) Jamie had a hard time keeping up with her mom, who was walking at a very brisk pace.

• A) bellowed

• B) bright

• C) fast

• D) upset

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

4.) She does not communicate with me, so I only have a vague idea as to how I can help.

• A) definite

• B) certain

• C) vast

• D) unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

5) The little boy was delighted when he saw the monkey with the little helmet leading the parade on a motorcycle.

• A) to be disappointed

• B) to be very happy

• C) to be anxious

• D) to be distraught

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.) Mr. Pumplehead was a homely man, but what he lacked in looks was compensated by his winning personality.

• A) with a home

• B) homeless

• C) attractive

• D) plain

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

7.) Did you know that for a mere 80 cents a day, you can feed a starving child?

• A) insignificant

• B) plenty

• C) doubtful

• D) tremendous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

8) John did not spend a lot of time watching television, although he did enjoy viewing the occasional crime drama.

• A) something that happens timely

• B) something that happens infrequently

• C) something that happens during holidays

• D) something that happens at parties

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

9.) Nobody thought that Veronica's book would sell well, until Mindy covered it on her morning show. Now Veronica has become a literary sensation!

• A) attracting widespread attention

• B) appealing to the five senses

• C) sensible and logical

• D) sending mixed signals

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

10.) "These scores are horrid! You students should be ashamed of yourselves, " is what our teacher might have said if we hadn't done so well on the test.

• A) causing really strong feelings of loathing or horror

• B) causing really strong feelings of horse playing

• C) causing intense, lasting feelings

• D) causing intense feelings of selfishness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4