Context Clue Review

John couldn't help but frown and grumble when he saw the dirty, messy room.

What does grumble mean?

• laugh

• complain

• clean

• eat

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The teacher praised Sarah for her impeccable handwriting on her essay.

What does impeccable mean?

• messy

• terrible

• perfect

• difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The detective had to scrutinize the clues carefully to solve the mystery.

What does scrutinize mean?

• to ignore

• to enjoy

• to forget

• to examine closely

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The water in the bottle continued to dwindle as they hiked miles through the desert in the extreme heat.

What does dwindle mean?

• to disappear

• to increase

• to become cold

• to become dirty

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Despite facing many obstacles and disappointments, she remained persistent in pursuing her dream.

Which word is a synonym for persistent?

• angry

• lazy

• unfocused

• determined

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Timmy couldn't perceive the tiny details in the painting without his glasses.

What is a synonym for perceive?

• ignore

• see

• touch

• destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

Living in an isolated cabin deep in the woods, the family rarely interacted with other people.

What is an antonym for isolated?

• alone

• connected

• friendly

• removed

The chef used a variety of spices to enhance the flavor.

What does enhance mean?

• to weaken

• to decrease

• to improve

• to cook

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The architect drew precise measurements for the building's design to ensure accuracy.

• inaccurate

• exact

• careless

• messy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

The athlete's performance was remarkable earning him numerous awards and medals.

What does remarkable mean?

• average

• extraordinary

• terrible

• expected

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4