Unlike her grandmother, who was very generous to her, Sarah's parents were misers who never bought her anything. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

people who don't spend money on anyone

people who donate money to charity

people who don't have much money

I love all kinds of cephalopods , including squids, octopi, nautilus, but I don't like cuttlefish. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

marine creature without a backbone

forest creature that hibernates

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30 sec • 1 pt

Tricia remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style.
Select the meaning of the underlined and italicized word.

size

great quantity

reduction

flavor

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tricia remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style.
Which type of context clue hints at the words meaning?

example

explanation

synonym

antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

anxious

sad

happy

hungry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

example

explanation

synonym

antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

William was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced everyday and called out coached at all the professional teams asking for a tryout.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

doubted

regretted

desired

hated

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

William was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced everyday and called out coached at all the professional teams asking for a tryout.
Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

example

explanation

synonym

antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
Select the meaning of the underlined and italicized word.

thoroughly wet

ruined

cold

dry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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Context Clues

Tricia remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style.
Select the meaning of the underlined and italicized word.

Tricia remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style.
Which type of context clue hints at the words meaning?

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

William was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced everyday and called out coached at all the professional teams asking for a tryout.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

William was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced everyday and called out coached at all the professional teams asking for a tryout.
Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
Select the meaning of the underlined and italicized word.

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
What type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word in italics and underlined?

The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks.
Which type of context clue hints a the word's meaning?

The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

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Tricia remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style. Select the meaning of the underlined and italicized word.

Tricia remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style.Which type of context clue hints at the words meaning?

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

William was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced everyday and called out coached at all the professional teams asking for a tryout. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

William was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced everyday and called out coached at all the professional teams asking for a tryout. Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.Select the meaning of the underlined and italicized word.

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.What type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word in italics and underlined?

The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks.Which type of context clue hints a the word's meaning?

The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks.Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

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Tricia remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style.
Select the meaning of the underlined and italicized word.

Tricia remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and style.
Which type of context clue hints at the words meaning?

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

William was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced everyday and called out coached at all the professional teams asking for a tryout.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.

William was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced everyday and called out coached at all the professional teams asking for a tryout.
Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
Select the meaning of the underlined and italicized word.

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
What type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word in italics and underlined?

The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks.
Which type of context clue hints a the word's meaning?

The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics and underlined.