Context Clues

Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.

The word mortification in this sentence means_____

• proud

• shame

• confident

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.

The word rancor in this sentence means________

• love

• generous

• tolerance

• hatred

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

There are many forms of transportation, such as a bus, a car, or a train, that can get you to the zoo.

The word transportation means_____

• toys

• animals

• system for moving people or things

• times

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.

The word precipitation means________

• lightening

• water that falls from the sky

• thunder

• flood

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.

The word emaciation in this sentence means_____

• skeleton appearance

• healthy

• tall in height

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Something in the refrigerator is so putrid, a wave of odor wafted out when we opened the door.

The word putrid in the sentence means____

• smelling extremely unpleasant

• fresh

• wholesome

• sweet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all equipment.

The word inspection in the sentence means____

• neglect

• methodical examination

• ignorance

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

We had a feast today such as turkey, potatoes, carrots and pies.

The word feast in the sentence means____

• fasting

• dinner

• dance

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, such as milk and ice tea.

The word beverage in the sentence means____

• menus

• bread

• drinks

• silverware

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

The word continuously in the sentence means____

• annoyed

• to stop

• all the time

• never

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B