Context Clue Vocabulary Practice

The designer window treatments in her house, installed 17 years ago, were outmoded.

• unnecessary

• pointless

• out of date

• worthless

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The spies conducted a covert operation.

• dangerous

• foreign

• hidden

• illegal

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The baseball player’s anger toward the referee was revealed in his spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s career.

• crazy

• kind

• cruel

• amazing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Although Zachary does not have enough experience to be named manager, he is headstrong and refuses to withdraw his application.

• foolish

• confused

• constant

• stubborn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

She showed a blatant disregard for the rules.

• obvious

• hidden

• last-minute

• rebellious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Her fashion sense was usually described as flamboyant, but on the night of the party, Tanya’s outfit was surprisingly low-key.

• boring

• sloppy

• pretty

• showy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the craziest excuses of his employees.

• intelligent

• trustful

• dishonest

• critical

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Charles, aware of the possibility of gum disease, is diligent about flossing.

• uncomfortable

• excited

• thorough

• uncaring

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Even though she’d read her supervisor’s memo four or five times, she still found his long message ambiguous.

• inspiring

• ridiculous

• unclear

• sincere

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Excited about winning the award, Marcia walked up to the podium and delivered an animated acceptance speech.

• short

• thankful

• calm

• lively

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6