Context Clues

The SUDDEN storm was a surprise. We were not ready for it. What does SUDDEN mean?

• rainy

• without warning

• very big

• a party

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

I studied so much, I was CERTAIN I would do well on the test. What does CERTAIN mean?

• to think

• sure

• maybe

• to see

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

Abby was sad and LONELY when her best friend moved away. What does LONELY mean?

• alone

• afraid

• away from

• to make new friends

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If you leave the ice cream in the sun, it will MELT. What does MELT mean?

• to be cold

• to turn to liquid

• to get very hot

• to taste good

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Her dress was PLAIN. It did not have any patterns, bows, or ribbons. What does PLAIN mean?

• colorful

• expensive

• beautiful

• not decorated

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

I saved my money and BOUGHT flowers for my mom. What does BOUGHT mean?

• kept money in a bank

• purchased

• a bunch of flowers

• a store

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Make sue you count EVERY student. Don't forget anyone. What does EVERY mean?

• none

• all

• very few

• some

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

We tried to see the movie TWICE, but it was sold out both times. What does TWICE mean?

• many times

• two times

• ten times

• one time

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Jim's hand was STUCK between the bars, and it wouldn't come out. What does STUCK mean?

• caught in something

• hurt

• moving a lot

• in trouble

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Lily can't come with us now, but she can meet us LATER. What does LATER mean?

• before a certain time

• first

• never

• after a certain time

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C