Using Context Clues

The vivid colors of the painting made it stand out among the others in the gallery.

• beautiful

• dull and faded

• bright and intense

• drab

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Anna dreaded the tedious task of cleaning the house and delayed it for 3 days.

• boring

• slow

• quick

• exciting

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

The elaborate decorations at the party made it look like a royal event.

• fancy

• plain

• ugly

• simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

The perplexed expression on her face showed that she didn't understand the math problem.

• confused

• knowledgeable

• clear

• focused

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The exquisite aroma of the freshly baked bread filled the entire kitchen.

• overpowering and suffocating

• pleasant and delightful

• unpleasant and foul

• bland and tasteless

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The dilapidated old house was in desperate need of repair.

• run down

• new and well-maintained

• spacious and luxurious

• modern and stylish

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The resilient plant survived the harsh winter and bloomed beautifully in spring.

• fragile and easily damaged

• unable to survive in harsh conditions

• able to withstand difficult conditions and recover

• weak and delicate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The frugal shopper always looked for the best deals and discounts.

• lavish

• fast

• economical

• extravagant

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

10. The arduous climb to the mountain peak was worth it for the breathtaking view.

• simple

• difficult

• easy

• challenging

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The meticulous student always double-checked his work before submitting it.

• careless

• attentive to detail

• lazy

• hasty

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4