Context Clues

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• List of Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Deciduous trees such as oak, elm, and maple, grow in many parts of the county.

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Ellen peered between the red curtains and realized she was truly nervous. She couldn't believe this many people were here to see her. She was a novice! Most new performances never had this large of a crowd.

Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues.

• average

• experienced

• beginner

• regular

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Kelly was bored. She spent each day counting buttons, and she did not believe that there could be a more monotonous task. But even though it was repetitive and boring, she knew it was important.

Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues.

• dull

• exciting

• advantageous

• varied

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

My father told me it would not be prudent to eat too much candy at one time. Now that I am sick to my stomach, I wish i had listened to him.

Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues.

• unwise

• unexpected

• expected

• wise

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

The science fair needed impartial judges; They had to have no biases towards any of the contestants so it would be fair.

• expert

• wealthy

• open minded

• negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentences below:

Josh was always on time to class. He brought supplies and listened carefully in class. At home he often studied what he learned in class so he would be better prepared for class the next day.

What character trait is Josh displaying?

• Integrity

• Friendliness

• Bravery

• Loyalty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Read the sentences below:

Julia was quiet all day long. At dinner she barely touched her food. After dinner she went straight to bed. Her mother wondered why she was acting so differently from how she normally behaved.

What can you infer about Julia?

• She is lazy.

• She is in a bad mood.

• She has recently gotten braces.

• She is feeling sick.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Since I feel like they are my best feature, I use black eye liner and shimmery light brown eye shadow to accentuate my blue eyes. What does accentuate mean as it is used in this sentence?

• emphasize

• ignore

• play down

• understate

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

1.    Martha is a curator, a person who is

responsible for looking after a museum’s collection. What type of context clues is used?

• a. definition

• b. synonym

• c. antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A