Guessing Meaning from Context

The homes on the north side of the city were poor and old, but those on the south side were obviously AFFLUENT.

• Wealthy/expensive

• too small

• clean

• too old

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

You could see how REPUGNANT -tasting the medicine was; for instance, she didn't smile and made a bitter face as she swallowed it.

• pleasant

• Disgusting

• Sweet

• Efficient

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Many insects reproduce in the springtime. The offspring of one insect can number in the thousands, but most insect’s PROGENY do not survive that long.

• lifestyle

• living places

• Children

• insect

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• evaluate

• Guess

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

This school's third grade was full of PRECOCIOUS children; one child had learned to read by the age of two and another could do algebra by age six!

• Backward

• Active

• Bright/intelligent

• Attractive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

The boy was caught stealing from the store. In other words, his LARCENY caught up with him when the owner showed him a video tape.

• Gift

• Theft

• Lawfulness

• Honor

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

When my grandfather meets someone with excessive knowledge in a field, he respects that person's ERUDITION.

• Rudeness

• high education

• ability to read

• Age

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.2.4B

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

• knowledge

• Superior skills

• conversation

• Behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Scuba diving can be exciting! However, if you're a NEOPHYTE who's never tried it before, it's best to go with a veteran who can teach you the necessary basic skills.

• person with much experience

• beginner

• loves adventure

• old person

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4