Context Clues

The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work! (a)  

• vacation
• principal
• teacher
• job

My grandma and grandpa moved from New York to Florida to get away from the harsh winters. (a)  

• calm
• nice
• extreme
• fast

When my cousin got chicken pox, he felt miserable and had to stay away from his friends. (a)  

• terrible
• wonderful
• excited
• nervous

The big roller coaster frightened the boy. His legs started shaking as he stepped on the ride.

• calmed

• scared

• very cold

• huge

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The gap in the fence provided enough space for the dog to slip out and escape.

• covering

• treat

• hole

• broken

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

They gazed at the stars for hours. There were so many of them, it was hard to take their eyes off!

• shouted

• counted

• a long look

• a short look

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

The twinkling Christmas lights illuminated the dark sky.It was almost as bright as day!

• glitter

• darken

• cover

• lighten up

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Both men will urge you to vote for them, but you have to make a choice.

• encourage

• anger

• force

• pay

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

I seldom see fireflies at night anymore. There are only a few of them flying around my house.

• all the time

• never

• often

• always

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

The aroma of a fresh backed pie made my stomach growl.

• feeling

• apples

• smell

• taste

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4