Context clues

The iceman, with a burlap or leather pad protecting his shoulder, would hoist a block weighing up to 100 pounds.

• Lift

• Carve

• sell

• locate

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

Managers of some public lands now understand the importance of fire in the cycles of nature. When a lightning fire poses no danger to people or buildings, some public agencies now let it burn. Many forests that have not been allowed to burn for decades contain dangerous amounts of fuel. A lightning strike in such a forest could lead to a big, hot, dangerous fire. Suppressing fire in other environments, such as grasslands, has also led to undesirable changes. The best answer to these problems appears to be to fight fire with fire. Land managers use prescribed fire, carefully planned burns that bring about desirable changes.

Which words from the text best help the reader understand the meaning of 36 “suppressing”

• "now understand the importance of fire"

• "have not been allowed to burn"

• "carefully planned burns"

• "a lighting fire poses not threat"

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

We laughed during the play at the dialogue between the hero and his silly partner.

• spotlight
• conversation
• direction
• table

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

• annoying

• able to be heard

• loud

• creating vapor

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A man of few words, he is known for his brevity.

• briefness
• athleticism
• laughter
• skills

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled
• beginner
• professional

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

The ratio of boys to girls in my class is 1.5 to 2.

• grade
• groups
• proportion
• desks

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.W.8.2D