Context Clues

What does the word scale mean in the following sentence?

Weeks after the eruption, scientists wanted to scale Mount St. Helens for soil samples.

• to climb or ascend

• to arrange in order

• a range of musical notes

• a standard of measurement

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

The volcanic heat of the oven made Sarah step back.
Volcanic probably means: 

• Wet
• Dry
• Hot
• Cold

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

• hope you enjoy your reward
• ignored the peasant's words
• Thank you again
• good-bye

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"Brody, I gave you a map so you could teach your team how to navigate around the ship," the captain said. "If you had followed orders, you would have had no problem responding quickly. 
Which words help the reader know what the word navigate means?

• to participate in
• around the ship
• had no problem
• teach your team

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

LEGO creates building sets for children of all ages. These sets contain intricate parts that are more detailed and challenging to put together.
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?

• detailed and challenging
• larger and easier
• is understandable
• different-shaped

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all.

Use the explanation context clue to select the best definition of the word "languidly."

• actively
• energetically
• angrily
• lazily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 

• Nervous
• Discouraged
• Excited
• Relieved

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions, or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?

• stresses
• possible
• modified
• suggested

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

• gracefully 
• lazily 
• dangerously 
• hopefully 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president

• shyly 
• serious 
• hungry 
• plenty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4