Context Clues for Definitions Practice

Michael Jordan is renowned for the way he played basketball, while Albert Pujols is renowned for the way he plays baseball.

What does renowned mean?

• famous; well-known

• mysterious

• hated

• awkward; clumsy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes. What does TRAGIC mean?

• fantasy, dream

• disastrous, awful

• extremely happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. What does appalled mean?

• Pleased

• Surprised

• Frustrated

• Disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out. What does congested mean?

• empty

• hot

• crowded

• forceful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Salamanders are nocturnal and usually spend daylight hours hiding under fallen logs or damp leaves. What does nocturnal mean?

• active at night

• active during the day

• hidden

• sleeping

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Harry is going to construct a big tower with his blocks. What does construct mean?

• collect

• build

• sort

• draw

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Emma peered out the car window at the snow. What does peered mean?

• stared

• searched

• bowed

• touched

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

We didn't know the contents of the large box until we opened it. What does contents mean?

• a large box

• what is inside something

• to tie something

• a page number

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The sudden storm was a surprise, so we were not ready for it. What does sudden mean?

• rainy

• without warning

• very big

• a party

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

My school’s annual fundraiser is every October. What does annual mean?

• yearly

• monthly

• seasonal

• fun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B