Context Clues Test

The cyclist had to [swerve] toward the sidewalk to avoid hitting the kitten that was crossing the street.

• to turn aside abruptly
• pick up speed
• move toward a goal
• to slow down

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The boy’s goal was to become the youngest sailor to ever [circumnavigate] the globe.

• plan a trip
• sail around
• sail in a straight line
• sail at a fast pace

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

From 7-9 PM, the director had to run back and forth from one stage to another. It is not easy to direct two shows [simultaneously].

• in the same place
• in different places
• a stage
• at the same time

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The teacher had to [transcribe] the text into Spanish for the new student.

• write out
• play
• a writer
• change the language of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Cruella is a [vicious] woman who tried to hurt my Maltese puppy with a whip.

• fun-loving
• old
• cruel
• unpleasantly

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

The song was barely [audible] from my seat in the back.

• capable of being heard
• unnoticeable
• musical
• visible

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

The two girls never thought they would be friends. Surprisingly, the seeds of friendship began to [germinate] while they worked together on a project.

• stop
• grow
• sprouting
• work

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Pool liner leaks start out as a little [trickle], but can rapidly increase and drain the pool.

• drip
• gush
• help
• problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Students tried to fake [indifference], but their curiosity soon became apparent.

• Disinterest
• Interest
• Fatigue
• Curiosity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After being diagnosed with a rare disease, Juan searched for a book about the [affliction].

• Illness
• Doctor
• Unusual
• Operation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E