Content Clues

Lauren loves to read. She frequently spends her Saturday afternoons curled up with a book.

The word frequently means:

• never

• often

• sometimes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Maria noticed that Mrs. Linn's curtains were still closed. Maria thought that was peculiar because Mrs. Linn always opened her curtains every morning.

The word peculiar means:

• odd

• good

• scary

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

You must never explore a cave by yourself. It is essential for you to go with at least one other person.

The word essential means:

• not important

• very important

• acceptable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Tony worried that the kids at school would make fun of his new glasses. He did not want to be mocked just for having poor vision.

The word mocked means:

• admired

• teased

• hated

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Please be careful with that vase. It is quite fragile.

The word fragile means:

• easily broken

• beautiful

• useful

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Mother divided the cake into six equal portions for the children.

The word portions means:

• parts

• plates

• desserts

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The sun was low in the sky. Everyone was packing up and getting ready to go home because the park would close at dusk.

The word dusk means:

• dawn

• midnight

• sunset

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Dr. Calls had worked for years on the project. She had done a considerable amount of research and felt ready to present her work at the conference.

The word considerable means:

• small

• medium

• large

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

As Jake struggled to solve the problems on the test, it became apparent that he had not spent enough time studying.

The word apparent means:

• sad

• clear

• mysterious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Everyone contributed something for the food drive. Ana and her family donated a large bag of canned goods.

The word contributed means:

• gave

• borrowed

• received

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B