Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Grade 6 • Context Clues

She filled her car with a gallon of gasoline.

 

What does the word 'gallon' mean?

• The skill or talent to do something

• A unit to measure liquid volume

• Bags or suitcases used for travel

• A substance that is not solid, but flows

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

She has worked hard to build a successful career in her chosen field.

 

What does the word 'career' mean?

• A substance that is not solid, but flows

• A number that is equal to 1,000

• A person's job or profession

• Related to or belonging to an individual

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The baker prepared fresh loaves of bread for the morning rush.

 

What does the word 'loaves' mean?

• A number that is equal to 1,000

• The younger of two people with the same name

• A substance that is not solid, but flows

• Pieces of bread baked in a specific shape

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The teacher used a visual diagram to explain the concept.

 

What does the word 'diagram' mean?

• The skill or talent to do something

• A number that is equal to 1,000

• A substance that is not solid, but flows

• A picture that helps show information

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

She wiped the sweat off her forehead after a long run.

 

What does the word 'forehead' mean?

• Making something better or enhanced

• A picture that helps show information

• A wild animal that looks like a dog

• The part of your face above your eyes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The crowd was made up of a thousand people.

 

What does the word 'thousand' mean?

• The younger of two people with the same name

• Totally silly or unreasonable, making no sense

• The skill or talent to do something

• A number that is equal to 1,000

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She demonstrated her ability to speak multiple languages during the international conference.

 

What does the word 'ability' mean?

• The state of being valuable or significant

• The skill or talent to do something

• A number that is equal to 1,000

• Bags or suitcases used for travel

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The importance of education cannot be overstated.

 

What does the word 'importance' mean?

• A kind of brick made from mud

• The state of being valuable or significant

• The younger of two people with the same name

• To successfully reach a goal or accomplishment

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The lawyer presented a strong case in court.

 

What does the word 'lawyer' mean?

• A shape with 8 sides

• The younger of two people with the same name

• A person who helps with legal problems

• The part of your face above your eyes

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The hyena cackled loudly in the distance.

 

What does the word 'hyena' mean?

• Totally silly or unreasonable, making no sense

• Bags or suitcases used for travel

• The state of being valuable or significant

• A wild animal that looks like a dog

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.4.6