Context Clues

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

• Sad

• Angry

• Wet

• Dry

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The fifty pound pumpkin was giant in size.

• huge

• small

• average

• colorful

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Mary becomes irritated quickly when people tease her because she does not like it.

• Happy

• Angry

• Playful

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

The new student on our kickball team is a novice because they are just learning to play.

• skilled

• teacher

• energetic

• beginner

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Beverages such as juice, water, and soda will be provided at the party.

What does the underlined word mean?

• food

• party

• drinks

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.

What does the underlined word mean?

• well-made

• bumpy

• weak

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The tiger, protecting her cub, snarled, spit, and bared her teeth at the zookeeper.

What does bared mean?

• licked

• showed

• hid

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The chili cook-off is held annually in May. Mother tries new recipes all year long, hoping to find one that could be a winner.

What does the word annually mean?

• every week

• every year

• every month

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

I have a bad memory. I can't recall that mans name! Recall means...

• Forget
• Say 
• Remember

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

There are small yellow flowers growing in the field by the school. Please be careful not to trample the flowers as you walk across the field. Watch each step you take so the school can keep these pretty flowers safe.

What does the word trample mean in this paragraph?

• pick up

• jump over

• step on

• throw down

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4