Context Clues

Before you go fishing, don’t forget to stop by the sporting goods store and pick up lures, reels, rods, and any other tackle you need.

What does the underlined word mean?

• lures

• fishing

• equipment

• food

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the Netherlands, children leave clogs, or wooden shoes, for Santa Claus to fill instead of stockings.

What does the underlined word mean?

• cookies

• wooden shoes

• stockings

• candy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Unlike the other politicians who are often dishonest, our mayor appears to be forthright.

What does the underlined word mean?

• dishonest

• honest

• untrustworthy

• corrupt

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Although my mom doesn’t enjoy spicy Mexican dishes, I find the piquant flavor to be delightful.

What does the underlined word mean?

• sour

• sweet

• spicy

• food

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

Which is the definition of the word esteemed?

• held over boiling water

• very old

• unable to chew

• greatly admired

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Most of America’s Founding Fathers did not believe in women’s suffrage. Therefore only men could vote in the United States until the 1920s.

Which is the definition of the word suffrage?

• something that causes physical pain

• an early flag

• skirts that did not cover ankles

• the right to vote

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

An article in the newspaper says that the Harry Potter series is responsible for the dwindling number of wild owls in America. This is happening because the wild owls are being trapped and sold as pets to kids who are fans of the series and want to own a pet owl like Harry.

What does the underlined word mean?

• appearing in movies

• becoming less

• flying

• increasing

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Thomas hiked to the apex of the mountain and got a fantastic view of the entire city.

What does the underlined word mean?

• top

• bottom

• clear

• over

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I’ll just have to take his word for it.

What does the underlined word mean?

• you must always believe it

• you should never believe it

• It’s hard to understand because it makes no sense

• It’s believable enough to possibly be true

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for hikers to see her.

What is the meaning of the word frozen as it is used in the sentence above?

• very cold

• visible

• not moving

• not melted

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1