Context Clues Practice

What does the word 'enormous' mean in the sentence: The elephant was enormous, towering over the trees?

• tiny

• very large or huge

• minuscule

• average-sized

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence: The detective carefully examined the evidence, what does the word 'examined' suggest about what the detective did?

• The detective carelessly examined the evidence

• The detective carefully observed, inspected, or analyzed the evidence.

• The detective quickly examined the evidence

• The detective ignored the evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What can you infer about the weather from the sentence: The dark clouds loomed overhead, threatening to unleash a storm?

• The weather is likely to be sunny.

• The weather is likely to be stormy or rainy.

• The weather is likely to be foggy.

• The weather is likely to be snowy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In the sentence: The teacher's stern look silenced the noisy classroom, what does the word 'stern' imply about the teacher's expression?

• Serious, strict, or severe

• Excited

• Relaxed

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'frantic' indicate in the sentence: The frantic squirrel darted across the road, narrowly avoiding the car?

• The squirrel was leisurely strolling across the road

• The squirrel was peacefully resting on the road

• The squirrel was moving quickly and erratically due to panic or extreme urgency.

• The squirrel was cautiously observing the road

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

From the sentence: The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house, what can you infer about what was happening in the house?

• Someone was baking cookies.

• Someone was watching TV.

• Someone was taking a nap.

• Someone was cleaning the house.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word 'drenched' suggest in the sentence: The kids were drenched after playing in the rain for hours?

• Covered in mud

• Protected from the rain

• Partially dry

• Completely soaked or saturated with water

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence: The old book was tattered and worn, what does the word 'tattered' tell you about the book's condition?

• The book is new and pristine.

• The book is torn or ragged.

• The book is colorful and vibrant.

• The book is digital and interactive.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What can you infer about the character from the sentence: Despite the setback, she remained determined to achieve her goal?

• The character is careless

• The character is easily discouraged

• The character is determined and resilient.

• The character lacks ambition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

From the sentence: The chirping birds signaled the arrival of spring, what does the word 'chirping' indicate about the birds?

• The birds are sleeping.

• The birds are swimming in the lake.

• The birds are making short, high-pitched sounds.

• The birds are building nests.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4