Context Clues 1/16/25

My mom was livid when I broke the lamp playing baseball in the house. What does the word livid mean?

• Furious

• Happy

• Calm

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The timid girl never raised her hand in class and had trouble making eye contact with other. What does timid mean?

• Smart

• Outgoing

• Shy

• Patient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The man was sent to the penitentiary for stealing cars. What does penitentiary mean?

• paradise

• school

• hotel

• prison

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Jane was wistful that her best friend moved away. What does wistful mean?

• glad

• happy

• sad

• scared

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After being ill and unable to eat for three days, Beverly had a voracious appetite.

Using the antonym clue, the word voracious in this sentence means

• satisfied

• quenched

• small

• big

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

John is usually late for school, so we were surprised when he was prompt today. What does prompt mean?

• tardy

• on time

• lazy

• tired

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Night is the time when many animals forage for food. What does forage mean?

• attack

• sleep

• search

• eat

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

I am running late and have to leave in two minutes. Can you give me a condensed version of the story?

• a story with a happy ending

• more detailed

• shortened

• longer

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

What does the word VIGILANT mean?

• sick

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.

Using your example context clues, what is meaning of feline?

• animals

• cats

• pets

• dogs

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C