Context Clues Practice 2023

I knew I had a great friend in Louis, but I never anticipated that he would throw a surprise party for me and invite my family as well. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word anticipated as it is used in the sentence above?

• to expect

• to believe in

• to ask for

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The musical was an astounding performance, so much so that three movie directors came up to Maria and asked that she audition for the head actress in several different movie roles. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word astounding as it is used in the sentence above?

• boring

• impressive

• nauseating

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Joseph explained that not completing their commitment would be detrimental to the company both financially and socially. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word detrimental as it is used in the sentence above?

• harmful

• beneficial

• favorable

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

For their economics class, students were assigned a project in which they explain the factors involved in making companies profitable. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word profitable as it is used in the sentence above?

• impractical

• worthless

• money-making

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The executives at the corporation were very interested in making a lucrative business deal with their partner organization because it meant they would gain a lot of money and publicity. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word lucrative as it is used in the sentence above?

• making a profit

• unproductive

• exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Sarah reminded Traci not to be too generous when it comes to giving out candy on Halloween because she might run out. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word generous as it is used in the sentence above?

• honest

• kind

• giving

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Texas weather is so capricious! One day it's cold and rainy, the next it feels like summertime, and I can't get used to it. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word capricious as it is used in the sentence above?

• suddenly changing

• awkward

• predictable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

All of the teachers favored Hannah because she had an inquisitive mind and never hesitated to ask questions about new information learned. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word inquisitive as it is used in the sentence above?

• busy

• curious

• intelligent

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Larry refused to admit that he believed Jacob would try to take his girlfriend Jennifer on a date. A best friend would never think of something so ludicrous. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word ludicrous as it is used in the sentences above?

• absurd

• practical

• interesting

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Raina volunteered three nights a week at a tutoring center. Her greatest passion was helping illiterate children learn to read and write. It brought her joy to see their faces as they learned new things. Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word illiterate as it is use in the sentences above?

• intelligent

• lazy

• unable to read well

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4