Context Clues Practice

The new factory will produce computers.

What does produce mean?

• to make

• to buy

• to invent

• to break

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

We got a glimpse of the boat as it zipped across the lake.

What does glimpse mean?

• stay away

• soak with water

• quick look

• come near

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large

sunglasses. What does conspicuous mean?

• easily noticed

• beautiful

• sleeping

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? What does apprehensive mean?

• worried

• excited

• angry

• in pain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was

monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over. What does monotonous mean?

• inspiring

• boring

• disgusting

• dangerous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his

mother about his day at school.

What does garrulous mean?

• quiet

• talkative

• secretive

• exhausted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. What does rigorous mean?

• boring

• surprising

• difficult

• shocking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D