Context Clues

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
What does the word "jovial" mean? 

• crazy
• happy
• irritable
• angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite.
What does the word "decorum" mean?

• rude
• quiet
• well mannered
• snotty

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. 
What does the word "mislaid" mean? 

• lost
• found
• mixed
• looked for

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

• many abilities
• boring
• not skilled
• exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Tyler PREDICTED his results for his fantasy football team would win. What does the word PREDICTED mean?

• to change
• to understand
• to tell ahead of time
• to kick

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

• sassy and sarcastic
• rude and mean
• sad and distant
• trustworthy and reliable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was FAMISHED by dinnertime.
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?

• tired
• full
• dizzy
• hungry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word AVID mean in the sentence below?
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.

• eager
• distracted
• lazy
• disinterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a context clue?

• personification
• word or words that are hints to tell you the meaning  of part of the text
• Words that start with the same letter
• Metaphors

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

• entertain

• tempt

• startle

• escape

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C