Context Clues Vocab 1

I am almost sure that my doll has a fever. I need an accurate temperature reader to be sure.

Accurate means:

• always correct

• free from error

• always wrong

• having a few errors

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The president will address the nation tonight. We plan to watch because he always has a great speech. Address means:

• a tv show

• something you put on mail

• where you live

• a speech or written statement

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When I was driving too fast, my friend reminded me of my last speeding ticket. Then she asked, "Can you afford to make that mistake again?" Afford means:

• a free pass

• money you pay when you get in trouble

• - to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence

• being able to do things without getting in trouble

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The alert came and we got ready for battle. Alerts come in many forms, but only this one told us to get ready. Alert means:

• a sound you can't hear

• to warn someone to prepare for action

• a loud sound

• a letter

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CCSS.L.5.5C

We had to analyze our data to find the missing piece. After many hours of review, we finally found what we were looking for. Analyze means:

• to look deeply

• to ignore and move on

• to examine critically

• to find an answer

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

My ancestors were great explorers. They visited places all over the world. One day I will be an explorer just like them. Ancestors means:

• a person from whom one is descended (a relative who lived before us)

• old people

• ants who infest something

• people who died young

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

It is time for the annual celebration. This is my favorite party of the year. The grandmothers always make the best cookies and treats. Annual means:

• occurring two times a year

• occurring or returning once a year

• occurring often

• once in a while

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

It was apparent that no one in the class had read the directions. It was clear to us that they would need more training. Apparent means:

• capable of being easily understood; obvious

• blurry and confusing

• appearing only once

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

The consequences should be appropriate for the crime. So, when the student stole a lunch, he had to work in the cafeteria to pay for it. Appropriate means:

• the worst possible thing

• the right kind for everyone

• the most severe

• fitting for a specific purpose, person, or occasion

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Last year we went on vacation in Italy. We visited the arena where gladiators used to fight. I think it's interesting that many sports are now played in an arena.

• a place where many people gather

• a large outdoor area

• a central stage surrounded by seats for spectators

• a large indoor area

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CCSS.L.5.5C