Contextual Clues; Grade 4

The swimmer kept afloat by laying on her back in the water.

• To fall or drop slowly

• To rest on the surface of the water

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.

• Funny

• Confusing

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

While James is very outgoing, his older brother is very reclusive.

• Withdrawn

• Popular

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Rohan is adept with crossword puzzles, while his sister is not good at solving them.

• Skilled

• Miserable

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Mother bathed the baby in tepid water.

• Muddy

• Lukewarm

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

A man of few words, he is known for his brevity.

• Brief

• Laughter

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

My grandpa dozes off while watching television shows when he is tired.

• cheer

• nap

• discuss

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Each day during spring, there is a slight increase in temperature until summer arrives.

• Small

• Increase

• Bright

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The tower will topple if it has too much weight at the top.

• Fall over

• Pounds

• Grow

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

The generous man fed the emaciated dog.

• Fierce

• Calm

• Thin

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4