Context Clues

"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"

• official command
• question
• crime
• guilty verdict

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting." In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:

• homophones
• homonyms
• synonyms
• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"

• well-spoken
• musical
• quick witted
• intelligent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?

• credit card
• value of money
• loan
• form of currency

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

• antonyms
• synonyms
• homonyms
• homophones

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized the Congo." What does "imperialism" mean?

• When one country declares war on another
• When two countries form a partnership
• When a country declares its independence
• When one country takes over another

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.

• advanced
• cancelled
• delayed
• expedited 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.

• pleased 
• surprised
• frustrated
• disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons. 

• careful
• thrifty
• careless
• wasteful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Jeffery decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor.

• separate
• clean
• serve
• confirm

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CCSS.L.5.5C