Multiple Choice Context Clues Practice

What does the word "rash" mean in this passage?

• a condition where your skin turns red

• having a lot of money

• unfriendly

• fast and careless

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "expelled" mean in this passage?

• to be forced to leave school

• to be forced to say you are sorry

• to be given a second chance

• to be given extra homework

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which phrase from the passage helps the reader determine the meaning of "expelled"?

• can't return to school until next Monday

• two guys at recess

• part of their daily ritual

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What doesn "trivial" mean in this sentence?

• very important to everyone

• not important

• smart

• bossy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "inquired" mean in this sentence?

• to whisper

• to yell something loudly

• to answer a question

• to ask a question

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is a synonym for "brawl"?

• brave

• fight

• game

• kick

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "ritual" mean in this passage?

• a part of a soccer game

• a bad habit

• something that happens on a regular basis

• to be given extra homework

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word from the passage helps the reader determine the meaning of "ritual"?

• daily

• question

• asking

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which word is a synonym for "utterly"?

• quietly

• completely

• partly

• lazily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

What does "stealthy" mean in this passage?

• to move in a sneaky way that cannot be seen or heard

• to be healthy

• to be very hungry

• to move in a loud, reckless manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4