contextual clues

'What a dreadful weather! It has been raining all week. Guess the meaning of dreadful. (clue: example)

• bad

• nice

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

The pupils were perplexed because they did not understand what their teacher had taught. Guess the meaning of perplexed. ( Clue: definition )

• sad

• angry

• puzzled

• exhausted

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Katie exclaimed, 'This dress is beautiful! It's gorgeous!' Guess the meaning of gorgeous. (clue: synonym )

• big

• ugly

• pretty

• funny

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

Ali sobbed when he heard that his father had just passed away. Guess the meaning of sobbed. (clue: inference)

• munched

• laughed

• exclaimed

• cried

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Due to her busy schedule she forgot to have any meals. By supper time, she's feeling famished and ready to gobble down her food. Guess the meaning of famished. (clue: inference)

• feeling faint

• extremely hungry

• super tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Regular exercise is beneficial for you, but too much exercise is not good for your health. Guess the meaning of beneficial. (clue: antonym)

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

The banquet of roasted meat, grilled partridge and freshly baked bread was served at the kings birthday. Guess the meaning of banquet. (clue: example)

• Yummy

• Dinner

• Fire

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

We immediately got out our umbrellas as it started to drizzle. Guess the meaning of drizzle. (clue: inference)

• Lighy rain

• Get windy

• Become dark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Munch your food before swallowing. Do not gobble your food as you may get chocked. Guess the meaning of munch. (clue: antonym)

• Gulp

• Chew

• Sip

• Taste

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

She exclaimed in surprise when she received a present. Guess the meaning of exclaimed. (clue: inference)

• sighed

• sobbed

• shouted

• grumbled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4