BELLRINGER: Context Clues (Week 10, Day 2)

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important that no one discovers what you're doing! A clandestine operation is supposed to be _______.

• Dangerou

• Harmful

• Exciting

• Secret

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

If you don't recover quickly from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine for the rest of your life. If something is chronic, it______.

• It is very painful

• Won't go away

• Makes you smell bad

• Isn't real

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

David hoped that nobody would know that he was in the building. Didn't he realize that parking his new car in the driveway made his presence rather conspicuous? If something is conspicuous, it is ___________.

• Important

• Expensive

• Unfortunate

• Noticeable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

Prunella and Paula are sisters, but they're very different. Just look at how they dress. Prunella doesn't care what she wears. Paula, on the other hand, is quite chic [sheek].

• Intelligent

• Stylish

• Full of feathers

• Dressed in old clothes

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame or you'll have a disaster with the first tremor.

• Shake

• Build

• Strengthen

• Destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C