Definition/Explanation and Example Context Clues

His emaciation,- his skeleton-like appearance- was frightening to see. Using the definition/explanation clue, emaciation means

• skeleton-like appearance

• glowing

• skin

• clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice.

Using the definiton/explanation clue, fluoroscopy means

• exam with a tethescop

• exam with a microscope

• exam with a fluroscope

• exam with a telescope

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk tales. Using the defintion/explanation clue, the word dudeen means

• short stick

• short cane

• short-stemmed clay

• short-stemmed clay pipe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean. Using the example clue, the word piscatorial means

• dog

• animal

• fish

• snake

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man through the centuries. Using the example clues, celestial means

• objects found in the ground

• objects found around the house

• objects found in a school

• objects in the sky or the heavens

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

John’s older brother is a very ambitious young man.

He is a member of the high school soccer team, he

plays in a band, he has a part-time job, and he

volunteers at the nursing home. Besides all that, he

always gets his school work done, too!

Using the example clue, the word ambitious means

• brave

• happy

• quiet

• go-getter

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The principal told Trevor that he had never met a

student so witty. Trevor always came up with a

quick and creative remark when asked a question. Using the example clue, the word witty means

• clever

• gentle

• open-minded

• friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The woman’s negligent driving habits resulted in the

car accident. Because she didn’t bother to look

both ways, she pulled out right in front of another

car.

Using the example clue, the word negligent means

• serious

• secretive

• careless

• stubborn

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The police officer reported that the computer

hacker was very sly. He used very sneaky methods

to gain access to other people’s computer systems

without their knowledge.

Using the example clue, the word sly means

• brave

• threatening

• annoying

• scared

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Maria was acting inconsiderate that morning. She made the rest of the family wait for her because she chose not to get up on time.

Using the example clue, the word inconsiderate means

• scared

• brave

• threatening

• selfish

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A