Context Clues Practice

David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
What is the definition of the highlighted word? 

• boring
• difficult
• surprising
• shocking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The mummies of Egypt are very old.  So people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming.  Actually, it was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead.
What does embalming mean? 

• Making pyrmaids
• Keeping dead things alive
• Keeping bodies from decaying or falling apart
• Keeping dead things dead

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean? 

• Quiet
• Secretive
• talkative 
• Exhausted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

A portion of the sign protrudes beyond the corner of the building, presenting an obstacle for every passerby.

• becomes invisible

• twists

• sticks out

• reappears

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

A book jacket often gives a synopsis of the plot, summarizing the main event. 

• grammatical system
• abbreviated version
• combination
• dishonesty

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The owner of the famous restaurant greeted every guest cordially; there was nothing unpleasant or unfriendly about the place. 

• coldly
• grumpily
• warmly
• hurriedly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Jeremy is not infallible; he makes many errors. 

• always right
• sometimes uncertain
• rude
• optimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hayes made a ludicrous suggestion, but the other members took the proposal seriously. 

• forceful
• laughable
• solemn
• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Craig's abruptly quitting the committee was an impetuous act, like a child throwing a temper tantrum. 

• thoughtful
• profitable
• foolish
• mature

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In carpentry, Chuck is a model of ineptitude, hitting a finger with a hammer and sawing a crooked line. 

• humor
• clumsiness
• failure to plan
• surprise

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6