Context Clues Detective
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English
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
The flood caused harmful mold to grow on the walls of our old house and made it uninhabitable.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word uninhabitable?
able to live in
unable to live in
older
younger
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
To prepare the gym for the big dance, we adorned the walls with balloons and colorful streamers.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word adorned?
cleaned
dressed
painted
scrubbed
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
I just wanted to set the table quickly and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word scrupulously?
carefully
carelessly
strangely
happily
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
After Mom found the half-eaten cake, the dog crouched furtively behind the couch.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of furtively?
avoidantly
attentionally
shyly
questionably
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word audible?
seeable
hearable
watchable
walkable
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2E
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.5.6
CCSS.L.6.2B
CCSS.L.6.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
Mary had a difficult time trudging up the hill because her backpack was laden with heavy books.
Which word is a context clue that laden means "weighed down?"
hill
backpack
heavy
long
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
The wizard unrolled the parchment and began reading the words to the people assembled in the town square.
What words are context clues that helped you figure out that parchment is something that was used for writing?
wizard and unrolled
reading and words
people and assembled
wizard and town square
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
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