Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning

What does the word barely mean in the sentence below?

The cave was so dark that Ken could barely see anything.

• only

• hardly

• empty

• scary

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word peculiar mean in the sentence below?

Allison worried because Avery had been acting peculiar all week.

• odd

• mean

• normal

• friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

If a situation is described as grim, it is--

• quite unusual

• easily fixed

• odd and amusing

• very serious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word gale in the sentence show below?

Annie had expected a storm, but not such a gale.

• There were strong winds

• The storm was over quickly

• The storm lasted a long time

• There was a lot of rain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word furious mean in the sentence below?

I was furious when I found out my computer was broken.

• worried

• surprised

• angry

• puzzled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word produce mean?

The factory could produce thousands of items each day.

• find

• make

• lose

• sell

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Why does the author use the word snapped in the sentence?

Miss Granger snapped and started yelling.

• to show that Miss Granger yelled loudly

• to show that Miss Granger became angry suddenly

• to show that Miss Granger hurt herself

• to show that Miss Granger took action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence below.

The water trickled down the rocks.

Which word is closest in meaning to trickled?

• rushed

• flooded

• dripped

• wandered

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word circular describe about the table?

The oak table was smooth, heavy, and circular.

• what it is made of

• what it is used for

• what it feels like

• what shape it is

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4