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

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• completely wet

• ruined

• cold

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• available

• decontaminated

• new

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

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

• partners

• opponents

• teams

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The teacher's monotonous voice put Tony to sleep.

• quick and loud

• boring and repetitive

• slow and quiet

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4