Which is the correct meaning of the word spring in this sentence? A spring popped through the mattress.

To move upward or forward in a single quick motion.

A small stream of water flowing naturally from the earth.

Which is the correct meaning of the word eye in the sentence? The eye is the most dangerous area of the storm.

The circular area of calm at the center of a storm.

An organ of vision or light sensitivity.

A detective, especially a private investigator.

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.

Doesn't last long or temporary.

Lingers or Lingering (to stay around for a long period of time)

To stay where they are unwelcomed.

A form of transportation from one place to another.

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

to speak or write negatively about someone or some thing.

voting for a different candidate

hitting hard with a heavy tool or instrument.

going to many expensive events.

The storm suddenly abated. This was a good thing because it was beginning to get worse and there was even a tornado warning! Using context clues, what does "abate" mean?

To subside or lessen in intensity

To stay in a constant state of motion.

The Peter's were very a very affluent family in Midwestern Pennsylvania. They lived a pretty lavished lifestyle compared to the other people who lived in their city. Mr. Peter was a well known lawyer in the area. Based on the context clues, what does "affluent" mean?

having a great deal of money; wealthy.

To be poor and lack financial means

To be at a different location than home

To be at one location permanently.

A malleable metal can be beaten into a sheet or bent into a shape. By using context clues, what does "malleable" mean?

easy to mold or be pressed out of shape without cracking or breaking

To be used for an unknown purpose

A material that is useless and serves no purpose.

At the end of Student Teaching, Ms. K wished all of the students the best of luck in all of their future endeavors. She hoped that her students were equipped with the knowledge and skills to go into the world and do good things. Based on the context clues, "endeavors" means?

try hard or attempt to achieve something such as a goal

To not try or attempt achieve something such as a goal.

Context Clues

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.1.6, RI.9-10.4, L.6.4A

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35 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. Where could they be? They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

feeling silly.

working very carefully.

trying to finish quickly.

trying to find something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. Use context clues to help you figure out what "haphazard" means.

lost

lovable

worried

disorganized

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

can you help me

her father walked in

sounding annoyed, too

relaxing with a magazine

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

happy

unsure

nervous

stubborn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?

hives

problems

honeybees

beekeepers

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

Nervous

Discouraged

Excited

Relieved

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!

Little

Giant

Everything

Hopeful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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35 questions

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. Where could they be? They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. Use context clues to help you figure out what "haphazard" means.

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean?

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

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Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. Where could they be? They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. Use context clues to help you figure out what "haphazard" means.

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.What does stationary mean?

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.What does garrulous mean?

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

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Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean?

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?