Context Clues

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

• forgot

• slept

• refused

• leaped

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

• entertain

• tempt

• startle

• escape

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her BRAWN. She can lift mountains and skyscrapers with her hands.

• intelligence

• bravery

• strength

• beauty

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

• remove
• call
• explain
• stop

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

• gloomy

• beautiful

• shining

• fun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry
• thirsty
• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

• loud
• tiring
• easy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

• smell
• color
• wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled
• beginner
• professional

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

• easily noticed
• beautiful
• sleeping

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6