Using Context Clues

The army attempted to thwart the enemy with a new plan of attach. Before the enemy realized what was happening, their forces became confused and frustrated.
What does the word thwart mean?

• permit
• hinder/stop
• sanction
• allow

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Kayla indulges her daughter in many ways -buying her everything she asks for, taking her everywhere she wants to go, and letter her do whatever she wants to do. 
Indulges means?

• spoils
• hurts
• punishes
• takes away

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Samantha is so querulous, such as complaining that that teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be friends with her sometimes.
What does querulous mean?

• pleasant
• ugly
• hateful
• whining 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The lawyer had tangible evidence, such as a hammer, a car, and keys, to show that the person stole the car.
In the sentence above, the word tangible means?

• false
• imaginary
• real or visible
• pretend

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Scuba diving can be exciting! If you're a NEOPHYTE who's ready to take the plunge, it's best to go with a veteran who can teach you the necessary skills.

• EXPERIENCED PERSON
• BEGINNER
• ADVENTUROUS
• ELDERLY PERSON

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

When going to an office party you should show your best DECORUM, for example, dress your best, drink and eat moderately, and be sure to thank the host before you leave

• Show-off
• Superior skills
• Conceited
• Behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When my grandfather meets someone with that much knowledge in a field, he finds that their ERUDITION frightens him and he is inclined to withdraw. 

• Rudeness
• Scholarliness
• Illiteracy
• Age

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

South African leader Nelson Mandela is a MAGNANIMOUS man who is respected worldwide for his courageous, lifelong effort on behalf of human rights.

• Unsuccessful
• Wealthy
• Bitter and angry
• Noble in mind and heart

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Jane could’ve easily offended Bertha when she informed her that the dress did not fit her well, but Jane used TACT and consideration when choosing her words, so Bertha understood without being hurt. 

• Offense
• Sensitivity
• Humor
• Distaste

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Stanley tried to determine the meaning of the vocabulary word, but there were so few clues in the sentence all he could do was hopelessly CONJECTURE as to what the word might mean.

• Identify
• Highlight
• Poise
• Guess

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C