Context Clues

The coach admonished her for picking daisies when she should have been defending the goal.

• Criticized

• Praised

• Listened

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

He tried to perturb his sister by putting his foot closer and closer to her side of the car.

• Congratulate

• Irritate

• Question

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She showed great prowess in the art competition and won first prize.

• Anxiety

• Patience

• Skill

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

I don’t wish to impede your progress, I was merely trying to make sure you understand the instructions.

• Obstruct

• Improve

• Exaggerate

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Ancient

Choose the correct meaning below:

• The building was recently built

• The building was destroyed

• The building is 500 years old

Unlike his messy brother, Kyle is very meticulous and keeps everything neat.

What does "meticulous" mean?

• to be loud

• to be lazy

• to be proud

• to be very careful and detailed

The private investigator could detect a faint odor coming from the closet.

• to be curious

• to discover something not easily noticed

• to put something away

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Marcia is novice football player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled

• beginner

• professional

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in four gulps!

• hungry

• sleepy

• lazy

• thirsty

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The delightful aroma coming from the kitchen, made my mouth water.

• smell

• colour

• noise