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.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What are context clues?

• hints provided to help determine unfamiliar words

• wrong answers

• a flashback of prior events in story

• clues given by Blues Clues

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does esteemed mean?

• held over boiling water

• very old

• unable to chew gum

• greatly admired

The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled. What does refuse mean?

• second hand goods

• leftovers

• to deny someone

• garbage

Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing. What does reticent mean?

• rude

• shy

• nervous

• mean

Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house. An intruder is someone who intrudes. To intrude is to __________.

• paint or repair old buildings

• wear ones shoes on the wrong feet

• go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong

• be very noisy

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

• negative
• uncertain
• positive
• clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

• shy
• excited
• kind
• serious

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

• empty
• hot
• crowded

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry
• thirsty
• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4