Context Clue

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.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What did the context clues help us find out in the previous story?

• Location

• Definiton

• Identity

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the meaning of the word amused as it used in the paragraph?

• entertaining

• puzzled

• concerned

• observe

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the word gazed as it used in the paragraph?

• looked

• amazed

• published

• concerned

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

My dog is so timid. He is like a little mouse that hides when he gets scared. What does the word timid mean?

• Energetic

• Fearful

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The decor, including the fancy lights, beautiful paintings and unique furniture made the house look stunning. What does the word decor mean?

• Decorations

• Furniture

• Paintings

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Stealing is an infraction, or the act of breaking the law. What does the word infraction mean?

• Detention

• A ticket

• The act of breaking the law

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

A volunteer firefighter works for no pay. What does the word volunteer mean?

• A firefighter

• Someone who works for no pay

• Someone who is paid to work

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C