Context Clues Review

Jackie was speechless when the teacher announced she won the award. She couldn't even say "thank you".

The word speechless means that Jackie...

• had too many things to say.
• was unable to speak
• does not like to speak
• repeats things when speaking

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

The review of the Harry Potter movie was favorable. Many people enjoyed the movie saw it twice.

• negative
• uncertain
• positive
• clear

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

Did you know that just by looking at the clouds, you may be able to flurbble what the weather will be like tomorrow? 

• examine
• predict
• rain
• yesterday

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

Her quiet, timid ways always kept us guessing. She rarely spoke in class. 

• shy
• excited
• kind
• serious

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The feeble old woman had trouble walking, so her grandson helped her cross the street.

• weak and frail
• polite and quiet
• excited
• bored

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is an AFFABLE principal.  He is pleasantly easy to talk to and always friendly.

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

After we went to the carnival, we had an abundant amount of candy. We had Hersheys, Reeses, M&Ms and Snickers bars.

• admit
• plentiful
• proud
• deposit

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?

Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

• Synonym

• Direct Definition

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

What type of context clue?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry.  He is an AFFABLE principal.

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A