Context Clues Review

Why do great readers use Context Clues?

• To find character traits

• To figure out the meaning of unknown words in the text

• To figure out the climax of the text

• To figure out the text structure of a passage

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. she knew she'd enjoy the music, but she didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather. What does ambivalent mean?

• Mixed

• angry

• distrustful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. What is the definition of detest.

• love

• perform

• hate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you. What is the definition of beneficial?

• helpful

• harmful

• plesant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas and cockroaches. What is the definition of vermin?

• pests

• animals

• insects

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. "Wow," she said. "That is just hideous." What is the definition of hideous?

• expensive

• cheap

• unattractive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface. What is the definition of particle?

• small amount

• package

• leftover

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round. What is the definition of pudgy?

• plump

• black and white

• thin

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing. What is the definition of reticent?

• rude

• shy

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can't be recycled. What is the definition of refuse?

• second hand goods

• garbage

• leftovers

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C