Context Clues

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

• many abilities
• boring
• not skilled
• exciting

Tags

TEKS.ELA.E1.2C

TEKS.ELA.E2.2C

TEKS.ELA.E3.2C

TEKS.ELA.E4.2C

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• Covered
• ruined
• bounced
• invisible

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.ELA.RI.2B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.

• anxious
• upset
• happy
• fearful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

• sassy and sarcastic
• rude and mean
• sad and distant
• trustworthy and reliable

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

• disguised

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.ELA.RI.2B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.ELA.RI.2B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.ELA.RI.2B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.ELA.RI.2B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B