GR W5 Meaning of words in context

Read the sentence and use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Jonathan was reluctant to ride his bike after he fell and broke his arm the last time he cycled.

• angry

• unwilling

• annoyed

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

Read the sentence and use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

The students were very fond of the gentle guide dog that visited the classroom.

• have a liking for

• being scared of

• feeling bored

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Read the sentence and use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

The twin girls were identical, with the same height, hair color and eye colour.

• looking closely

• acting like someone

• exactly the same

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence and use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

James found all the speed bumps on the road slowing him down to be quite a hindrance.

• a shortcut

• an advantage

• an obstacle

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.3.4A

Read the sentence and use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

After a long night of studying, Lena stumbled out of bed sleepily and grumbled about her upcoming maths test to her mum.

• sing happily

• complained and murmured

• talk nonstop

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

Read the sentence and use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Jamie was impressed with the bargain he got on his new television after he found two coupons and paid less than half of the original price.

• small gift

• sick to your stomach

• surprisingly cheap price

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the sentence and use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

During spring, Lisa got a temporary job at the local flower shop when many people were buying gardening equipment to replant their gardens.

• lasting for a short time

• permanent

• night-time

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the sentence and use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Her favourite leisure activities are painting, reading and riding her bike.

• exercise

• responsibilities

• free-time

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C