Context Clue Task Cards

Card #1

If you want to go on a guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!

• A. prepared

• B. late

• C. on time

• D. polite

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Card #2

Last year I ran the entire 6-mile race. This year, however, I was happy to be a spectator and cheer on the runners from the sidelines.

• A. a person who participates

• B. a person who helps

• C. a person who runs

• D. a person who watches

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Card #3

Yesterday was a wonderful day for flying a kite. The wind speed was ideal.

• A. perfect

• B. too fast

• C. too slow

• D. troublesome

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Card #4

It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite tv show. When he finds me watching it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

• A. the fear of something

• B. to have a strong dislike for something

• C. to listen carefully

• D. to watch carefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Card #5

The lake was full of anglers on the day of the fishing tournament, all hoping to win the grand prize.

• A. people who are fishing

• B. a type of fish

• C. people who like to eat fish

• D. boats

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Card #6

I remember when Buddy was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, Frisbees, or anything else that caught his attention.

• A. to bark

• B. to guard

• C. to pant because of heat

• D. to play

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Card #7

The new film has been heralded at the best family film in five years.

• A. to be heard

• B. to be announced

• C. to make a recording

• D. to only be watched while eating popcorn

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Card #8

Several deer inhabit the woods behind my house. We see them most often in the morning or in the later evening.

• A. to be hunted

• B. to live in a certain place

• C. to be written about

• D. to be spotted by wildlife observers

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Card #9

The patrons at the hotel were unhappy when the air conditioning stopped working. Some felt like they shouldn't have to pay the full price.

• A. owners

• B. workers

• C. paying guests

• D. cooks

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Card #10

I was surprised when I learned that Brittany and Bella were siblings. They don't look or act anything alike.

• A. friends

• B. people who have the same parents

• C. classmates

• D. teammates

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4