Context Clues 4th grade

Before the game yesterday, Luke was active and excited. Today, however, he seems rather melancholy.

Which of the following words means about the same as melancholy?

• happy

• gloomy

• surprised

• shy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

That movie looks intriguing to me. I want to see it!

Which of the follow words means about the same as intriguing?

• interesting

• ugly

• boring

• funny

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

I am very indecisive. when it comes to shopping for clothes. My mom hates it when I keep returning to the dressing room to try on the same clothes over and over.

Which of the following phrases means about the same as indecisive?

• not wanting to waste money

• not caring what decision is made

• quick to make a decision

• unable to make a decision

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

In my opinion, Bailey's actions are detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully.

Which of the following words means about the same as detestable?

• funny

• serious

• horrible

• helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Cole is an inquisitive student. He asks many questions.

Which of the following words means about the same as inquisitive?

• lazy

• smart

• perfect

• questioning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

When my parents asked my brother where he wanted to eat on his birthday, he nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders.

Which of the following words means about the same as nonchalantly?

• sadly

• unconcered

• hungrily

• playfully

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The movie director decided to capture the serene mood by filming the scene at sunset beside a still lake.

Which of the following words means about the same as serene?

• calm

• fast

• loud

• comical

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Cora is an earnest student. She tries her best, turns in her homework, studies for tests and never gives up.

Which of the following words means about the same as earnest?

• angry

• silly

• serious

• helpless

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

It was the first day of summer vacation, and the kids felt liberated! No more homework, no more tests, and no more alarm clocks for two long months!

Which of the following words means about the same as liberated?

• free

• active

• shameless

• depressed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

We are hoping to fly to my grandparents' house for Christmas, but the weather forecast shows abominable weather on the day of our flight. I sure hope we don't get stuck spending Christmas in an airport!

Which of the following words means about the same as abominable.

• white

• surprising

• unpleasant

• perfect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C