Context Clues in SPEAK (list 1)

What does the word "monster" mean as it used in this sentence?

"A monster TV glows in a corner, taking up practically the whole room..."

• frightening

• huge

• tiny

• dark

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word "hostile" mean as it used in this sentence?

"...and here I am in the middle of a hostile crowd that hates me."

• happy

• angry

• pleasant

• depressed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "duck" in this sentence?

"My plan is to walk toward the auditorium with the rest of the crowd, then duck in a bathroom until the coast is clear."

• hide out

• crash into

• break into

• eat chips

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "smuggle" mean, based on this sentence?

"I brought some sponges from home. I want to smuggle in a blanket and some potpourri, too."

• make

• steal

• sneak something in

• take something away

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "demerit" mean based on this sentence?

"No more warnings. You just earned a demerit for wandering the halls without a pass."

• a hall pass

• a write-up or referral

• a gift card

• a perfect attendance award

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "chattering" mean based on this sentence?

"She always walks with me down the halls chattering a million miles a minute."

• skipping

• sneezing

• talking/chatting

• yelling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of the word "arranges" in this sentence?

"I have to come straight home after school unless Mom arranges for me to meet with a teacher."

• avoid

• complain

• defend

• organize/plan

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "splintered" mean in this sentence?

"Our clan, the Plain Janes, has splintered and the pieces are being absorbed by rival factions."

• to go to war

• to increase

• to split up

• to come together

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are "Jocks" based on this sentence?

"Nicole lounges with the Jocks, comparing scars from summer league sports."

• artists

• athletes

• teachers

• theatre kids

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word "staggers" mean in this sentence?

"She tries one more time and smacks herself so hard on the forehead she staggers a bit."

• jumps up and down

• passes out

• runs away

• loses balance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C