Context Clues Practice

Imani had ambivalent feelings about going to the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.

The underlined word means...

• mixed

• angry

• distrustful

• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imani had ambivalent feelings about going to the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.

Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

• example

• explanation

• synonym

• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

The underlined word means...

• love

• hate

• perform

• enjoy

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 word's meaning?

• example

• explanation

• synonym

• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

The underlined word means...

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

• healthy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

• example

• explanation

• synonym

• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

The underlined word means...

• insects

• animals

• pests

• dirt

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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

Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

• example

• explanation

• synonym

• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

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

The underlined word means...

• colorful

• expensive

• cheap

• unattractive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

• example

• explanation

• synonym

• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C