Context Clue Practice

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in blue:

The timid mouse slowly came out of the hole that the angry cat had chased him into.

• angry

• old

• scared

• brave

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in blue:

The small child started crying after his mom scolded him for writing on the walls.

• rewarded

• scared

• yelled

• smiled

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in blue:

The round banana was unique.

• different/special

• round

• the same

• yellow

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in blue:

The brother and sister quarreled about everything.

• laughed

• argued

• teased

• questioned

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in blue:

The famous YouTube star was too self-centered to see that her best friend was sad.

• famous

• caring about themself/selfish

• caring about other people

• mean

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in blue:

The bold superhero ran into the burning building to rescue the trapped kitten.

• shy

• nervous

• helpful

• brave

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4