Context Clues

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more versatile; she sings, acts, paints and plays the piano.

What does "versatile" mean?

• many abilities

• boring

• not skilled

• exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Tristin couldn’t see the school building. It was shrouded by smoke and dust.

What does "shrouded" mean?

• Covered

• ruined

• bounced

• invisible

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

We thought Mrs. Kerner would be very distraught when we told her that Antonio broke her laptop. However, she took the news very calmly.

What does "distraught" mean?

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• anxious

• upset

• happy

• fearful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Skylar won the election for school president because she was a steadfast leader. She was always there when you needed her.

What does "steadfast" mean?

• intelligent and talented

• rude and mean

• sad and distant

• trustworthy and reliable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Ben is so apprehensive about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

What does "apprehensive" mean?

• thrilled

• confused

• bored

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The vigilant guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

What does "vigilant" mean?

• disguised

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F