Context Clues

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

• many abilities
• boring
• not skilled
• exciting

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

Something that is ubiquitous --- .

• is fuzzy and will bite you

• is everywhere

• costs too much money

• causes rashes

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

What does rash mean as it is used in the sentence above?

• an itchy skin condition

• funny

• trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese

• with little thought or consideration

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

Based on this sentence, the word esteemed means ---.

• held over boiling water

• very old

• unable to chew gum

• greatly admired

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.

Based on this sentence, what is the meaning of the word incentive?

• a reason to do something

• a small amount of money

• a tax

• a good job

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.

Based on this sentence, what is the meaning of the word incentive?

• a reason to do something

• a small amount of money

• a tax

• a good job

Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920.

What is the meaning of the word suffrage?

• something that causes physical pain

• an early flag

• skirts that did not cover ankles

• the right to vote

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.

Based on the paragraph, the word controversy means ---.

• have strong disagreements over

• blow their noses into

• need to pay for a visit to a doctor

• eat with sweet candy

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.

According to the paragraph, a daunting task is one that would _______ someone.

• tickle

• frighten or intimidate

• amuse

• lose or misplace

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe.

Based on the paragraph, the word encountered means ---.

• met

• noted how many

• fought

• exchanged messages

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C