Context clues

As I read texts, _____ _____ help me understand new words.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Context clues are familiar words in the sentences and paragraphs near words I may not know.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

My dog is so timid. He is like a little mouse that hides when he gets scared. What does the word timid mean?

• energetic

• happy

• fearful

• none of these

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Context clues that readers use to find the meanings of words are:

• Examples

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• All of these

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

The unity of this group makes me feel happy. The group works as a team. They are always kind and helpful with each person. What does unity mean?

• seperate

• mean

• together

• lost

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Mom boiled water while I sat at the table for breakfast. She sprinkled uncooked grits into my bowl. After a few minutes, they softened and were buttery. What are grits?

• corn flakes

• a round white granules made of corn

• cream cheese

• horchata

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

My mom told me that when she was young, when the phone rang she would run to the kitchen to answer the landline call! It had a long cord so her mom could cook while talking. There were no cell phone back then! What does landline mean?

• a corded phone connection in a wall

• a cell phone

• a walkie talkie

• a cd player

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

There are many punishments for breaking the rules at home. When I make poor choices, my parents take away my phone, my PS5 and my iPad.

• treats for sharing

• consequences for doing something bad

• both of these

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

He is so hardheaded. He does the opposite of what adults ask him to do. He ignores the rules. He pouts when he must be responsible.

• Rock shaped head

• gentle

• good listener

• stubborn, unwilling to give in

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Performers often lip-sync because the echoes in a auditorium can make their song sound different. What is the meaning of lip-sync?

• pretending to sing or speak, mouthing words but no sounds can be heard

• none of these

• both of these

• using a microphone

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4