Context Clues

.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.

• it is fuzzy and will bite you

• it is everywhere

• it costs too much money

• it causes rashes

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

• an itchy skin condition

• funny

• trying to hide or disguise something

• with little thought or consideration

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

• hitting hard with a heavy tool

• going to too many expensive parties

• speaking or writing harshly about

• voting for a different candidate

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?

• held over boiling water

• very old

• unable to chew gum

• greatly admired

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.

• a reason to do something

• a small amount of money

• a tax

• a good job

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning."

Which probably happened?

• Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts

• Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning

• Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain

• Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

“Larry, as your boss, I must say it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”

What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?

• she would feel really bad if he decided to quit

• he was being fired

• he was getting a raise in pay

• she reallly enjoyed having him in the office

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

Murphy Mole is the protagonist in the new novel by Trent Troll. Murphy must stop Oscar Rat and Shrimpy Shark from enslaving the inhabitants of Lazy Woods Park. He risks his life in a series of events that lead to a final battle between good and evil.

What is a protagonist?

• the main character of a story

• an animal that lives underground

• someone whose first and last names start with the same letter

• someone with bad body odor

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Amy was feeling low. Every business she tried lost money or made only pennies a day. Her newest idea was selling chocolate covered baby shoes. She was convinced that it would be a LUCRATIVE business. Her friends tried to warn her that it was not a certain road to riches.

What does LUCRATIVE mean?

• tasting great with vanilla ice cream

• helping young feet to grow correctly

• showing no careful thought

• bringing a lot of money or profit

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

There may be some parts of my plan to arrest the thieves that should be changed. But I feel very strongly that renting the apartment over their headquarters is the LINCHPIN of the scheme. We must do that immediately!

What does LINCHPIN mean?

• a part that everything else depends on

• piece of metal used to connect things

• place where people live

• a computer designed for police work

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4