Context Clues

Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style.

• size

• number

• reduction

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.

• completely wet

• ruined

• cold

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.

• anxious

• angry

• sad

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned.

• available

• decontaminated

• new

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Unlike her grandfather, who was very generous to her, Sarah's parents were misers who never bought her anything.

• people who donate money to charity

• People who don't spend money on anyone

• people who don't have very much money

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When my grandmother was young, she was a milliner who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.

• a hat maker

• a dress maker

• a baker or pastry-maker

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

If you're the undefeated chess champion, you have won every single match against your adversaries.

• partners

• opponents

• teams

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Connor made up quite the concoction to explain to his parents why he did not finish his homework while they were away.

• curious mixture of things

• medicine or drink

• unbelievable story or lie

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The teacher's monotonous voice put Tony to sleep.

• quick and loud

• boring and repetitive

• slow and quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4