Context Clues Post Assessment

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.

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.

• 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.

Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "Detest"?

• Example

• Explanation

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not

good for you.

Choose the correct definition of the word "beneficial".

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and

cockroaches.

Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "vermin"?

• Example

• Explanation

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”

Choose the correct definition of the word in "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.

Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "Particle"?

• Example

• Explanation

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.

What is the connotation of the word pudgy?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent,

while I am very friendly and outgoing.

What is the connotation of the word "reticent"?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty

boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.

What is the connotation of the word "refuse"?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and

ties.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4