Context Clues Warm Up

What is the definition of the word 'frugal' as used in the sentence: 'She was frugal with her money, always looking for the best deals'?

• Indifferent and careless with money

• Extravagant and wasteful with money

• Generous and charitable with money

• Careful with money and not spending it unnecessarily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The teacher's acerbic comments made the students feel uncomfortable', what does the word 'acerbic' mean?

• Sweet and pleasant

• Sharp and forthright, often in a way that is critical or sarcastic

• Kind and compassionate

• Soft and gentle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The politician's ambiguous statement left the audience confused', what does the word 'ambiguous' mean?

• unclear or having more than one possible meaning

• straightforward or unambiguous

• definite or easily understood

• clear or having only one possible meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient' in the sentence: 'Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient'?

• Easily discouraged by difficulties

• Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• Unyielding and inflexible

• Fragile and easily broken

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The detective's astute observations helped solve the case', what does the word 'astute' mean?

• Lacking intelligence

• Careless and inattentive

• Unaware and oblivious

• Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'exemplify' in the sentence: 'The student's actions exemplify the values of our school'?

• To confuse or obscure

• To exaggerate or embellish

• To show or illustrate by example

• To criticize or condemn

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

In the sentence 'The chef's innovative recipe impressed the judges', what does the word 'innovative' mean?

• Original, creative, or introducing new ideas or methods

• Traditional

• Boring

• Outdated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'concur' in the sentence: 'I concur with your assessment of the situation'?

• Contradict

• Agree

• Argue

• Disagree

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The artist's intricate designs were admired by everyone', what does the word 'intricate' mean?

• Very detailed, complex, and elaborate

• Uncomplicated

• Simple

• Plain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the definition of the word 'pensive' in the sentence: 'She sat by the window, lost in pensive thought'?

• engaged in deep or serious thought

• engaged in lighthearted conversation

• focused on trivial matters

• distracted by loud noises

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D