Sentence Clues

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

The captain used a map and compass to navigate the ship through the storm.

• to stay in one place without moving

• to find the way or direct a course

• to remain lost and confused

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

Emily was enthusiastic about starting her new dance class.

• showing excitement

• sad and uninterested

• extremely bored

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

The lemon tree in our backyard had an abundant harvest this year.

• having a small amount

• something rare or hard to find

• having a large quantity

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

I want to contribute to the food drive by donating canned goods.

• to stop progress

• to give help

• to take away

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

The icy wind made the winter day feel frigid.

• very cold in temperature

• a hot and scorching temperature

• has to do with a warm and tropical climate

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

During summer vacation, we enjoyed leisurely bike rides in the park.

• A state of stress and pressure

• something done for fun or to relax

• hard work and continuous activity

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

Damien was reluctant to try the new vegetable dish, but he ended up liking it.

• willing and eager to do something

• showing excitement and enthusiasm

• unwilling to do something

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

The dove is often used as a symbol of peace.

• an object that has no meaning

• on object that represents something else

• something that is ordinary and unimportant

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

The weather in spring can be unpredictable, with sudden rain showers

• showing consistent patterns and behavior

• easy to forecast and anticipate

• not able to make a good guess

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the clues in the sentence to choose the best meaning of the underlined word:

Angie studied hard to determine the correct answers on the math test.

• to decide on something

• to guess or estimate without certainty

• to hesitate and be indecisive

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CCSS.L.5.5C