Using context clues

It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?

• sunny
• cloudy
• bright

The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?

• delicious
• yummy
• gross
• green

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress. It reminded her of a rose. What is ruby-colored?

• red
• lovely
• ugly
• large

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?

• fell
• wrecked
• fixed
• took

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The student was brilliant. He had the highest grade in his class. What is brilliant?

• smart
• dumb
• happy
• confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

The cheetah was quick. What is quick? 

• slow
• angry
• fast
• busy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

The day was extremely hot. The class was sweaty after recess. What is extremely?

• not
• very
• cool
• nice

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.

• continue
• change
• help
• swim

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.

• fragile
• sturdy
• pretty
• prickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at all the people.

• flying
• feeding
• sitting
• eating

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4