Context Clues

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

• signal

• greeting

• sentence

• question

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

• disguised

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Ms. Hawkins REPRIMANDED a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.

• scolded

• rewarded

• arrested

• seated

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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

• entertain

• tempt

• startle

• escape

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

The long hike up the mountain was grueling.

• fun

• pretty

• hard

• loud

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.

• thirsty

• full

• hungry

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Ms. Evans was elated because our class was respectful and responsible.

• mad

• tired

• happy

• hungry

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Ana was envious of her friend's new doll collection. She had always wanted her own collection of dolls.

• cozy

• happy

• jealous

• tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4