Context Clues

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well.

The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.

• it is fuzzy and will bite you

• it is everywhere

• it costs too much

• it causes a rash

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

• it's an itchy skin condition

• funny

• trying to hide

• with a little thought or consideration

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

• hitting hard with a heavy tool

• going to too many expensive parties

• speaking or writing harshly about

• voting for a different candidate

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.

What is a cotton gin?

• a drink

• a book

• a machine

• a cloth

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The original Pilgrims called themselves the “Saints” and referred to others who joined with them for the voyage as the “Strangers.”

In this context, “original” means _______.

• one of a kind

• first

• humorous

• musical

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CCSS.L.5.5C

As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.

In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.

• very cold

• visible

• not moving

• not melted

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.

To divert is to _______.

• change the direction of

• look for really high waves

• jump into a dry river

• look through a telescope

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is!

A selfless woman _______.

• is selfish

• has no name

• likes to wear scarves

• cares more about others than herself

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed.

What does “static” mean in the above selection?

• noise

• not changing

• moldy

• unreal

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E