Context Clues, Connotation, & Denotation Review

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?

• text messaging
• content origins
• context clues
• scanning

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Some people hunt for lost coins on beaches using an apparatus called a metal detector. It has a long stem that ends in a circular part called a search head, which hovers just over the ground. When it passes over metal, it makes a sound. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• process

• machine

• services

• hovel

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Most people feared the king because his judgment was final and his punishments were severe. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• harsh or intense

• fair

• important

• desirable or wanted

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The graduates marched down the aisles and filled in their seats in an orderly procession. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• when a group of people move together in an orderly way

• a graduation speech

• people at a party

• when a group of people wait in line to get into a party

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

John was bewildered when he saw the math teacher writing letters on the board that were to be added and subtracted. "Aren't letters for reading class?" John thought to himself. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• unprepared

• excited

• confused

• depressed

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Most of the boys in the class were in some heated argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Jeremy was indifferent. He just wanted to play Death Troopers on his game box. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• having no particular interest

• having a lot of interest

• having questions

• having concerns

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After receiving just a single slice of pizza at the party, Kevin was disappointed. He had hoped for a more substantial portion. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• of a good size

• tasiter

• hotter

• of little importance

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Now that the whales had escaped, they could swim freely and roam the ocean unrestrained. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• not hungry

• under control

• bound

• not bound or under control

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Suzie's mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• to lower someone's value

• to treat respectfully

• to hug

• to invite

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

If we use the red napkins, my mom will be happy but my dad will be discontent. Based on the context clues, what does the red word mean?

• no text

• unhappy

• not mad

• no feelings

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4