Context Clues

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

• select

• conceal

• organize

• flee

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

• slope

• driveway

• level

• sidewalk

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

• forgot

• slept

• refused

• leaped

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

• entertain

• tempt

• startle

• escape

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

"While playing football, Jake broke his bein.  For three weeks he wore a cast and needed crutches to help him walk." Based on the context clues, what does bein mean?

• A) arm
• B) elbow

• C) hand
• D) leg

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Employees from all five divisions convened in the auditorium to hear the company president speak." Based on context clues, what does convened mean? 

• A) ran
• B) listened
• C) watched
• D) gathered together

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing." Based on the context clues, what does annihilated mean?

• A) constructed
• B) created
• C) destroyed
• D) saved

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

• rude

• crazy

• tired

• outgrabe

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

• annoying

• able to be heard

• loud

• creating vapor

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4