Should Zoos Still Exist- Context Clues

"The court sided with the Bronx Zoo." What is the meaning of the word "sided"?

• supported

• concealed

• denied

• hindered

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"The case has restarted conversation about whether or not zoos should still exist." What is the meaning of the word "restarted?"

• to come to an end

• to begin

• to start again

• to start for the first time

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"The case has restarted conversation about whether or not zoos should still exist." Which word below could replace "exist" without changing the meaning of the word?

• hinder

• depart

• cease

• continue

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

"Here TIME for Kids readers weigh in." What is the meaning of the phrase "weigh in?"

• join discussion

• depart

• find

• inquire

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"We should not have zoos. In zoos, animals might not be given proper living conditions." What are "conditions" as used in this context?

• workout

• assign

• environment

• health

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

"Zoos provide animals with food and a habitat that is made to resemble their natural habitat." What is the meaning of the word "resemble?"

• differ

• look like

• contrast

• disagree

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

"Animals can feel stressed by cage restraint, an unfamiliar environment and the presence of humans." What are "restraints" using context clues?

• agitation

• independence

• restrictions

• assistance

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"Animals can feel stressed by cage restraint, an unfamiliar environment and the presence of humans." Using context clues what is the meaning of the word "unfamiliar"?

• different and strange

• common and known

• normal and regular

• ordinary and usual

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

"If it's a crowded day at the zoo, some animals might get overwhelmed." Which word below could replace "overwhelmed" without changing the meaning of the word?

• surrender

• forfeit

• uncover

• overcome in mind and feeling

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"We should not have zoos. In zoos, animals might not be given proper living conditions." Which word below could replace "proper" without changing the meaning of the word?

• precise

• suitable

• private

• personal

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4