Context Clues

The girls adorned their hair with flowers and ribbons.

• decorated

• cut

• brushed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The murmur of the stream could barely be heard.

• loud sound

• soft sound

• talking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

His disheveled hair looked as if a bird had tried to make a nest in it.

• neat

• combed

• messy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

There was perspiration, or sweat, dripping from his hot face after P.E.

• tears

• sweat

• oil

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

We were upset by the cancellation of the game. it was the last game of the season and we wouldn't get another chance to play. Why did it have to rain?

• called off the game

• lost the game

• won the game

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

She squinted her eyes in the bright sunlight, trying to see the baby bird.

• partly closed

• widened

• completely closed

• rolled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The storm destroyed the town. Buildings fell down. Water pipes burst and flooded the streets. People were hurt.

• built

• helped

• wrecked

• followed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Because the sun is out and the day is searing, Justin decided to go inside and play. What does the word "searing" mean?

• Sunny

• Wet

• Hot

• Windy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

When Michelle got home from work she saw muddy paw prints on the carpet. She was very furious. Which one of Michelle's pets made the mess on the carpet.

• Snake

• Bird

• Dog

• Goldfish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What context clue helps us figure out that it was Michelle's dog that got mud on the carpet?

• ...paw prints...

• ...got home from work...

• She was furious...

• ...one of Michelle's pets...

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C