Using Context Clues - Call of the Wild

Define the word "vexation" using context clues from the passage.

• Annoyance

• Happiness

• Confusion

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Define the word "insidious" using context clues from the passage.

• Harmful but enticing

• Open and honest

• Easily noticeable

• Beneficial and helpful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Define the word "solidarity" using context clues from the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Define the word "traces" using context clues from the passage.

• Remains or evidence of something

• A large amount of something

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Define the word "misdemeanors" using context clues from the passage.

• Minor wrongdoings

• Serious crimes

• Legal terms

• Moral principles

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Define the word "forego" using context clues from the passage.

• To precede in place or time

• To give up or do without

• To go before

• To overlook or ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Define the word "placatingly" using context clues from the passage.

• In a way that calms or soothes

• In a way that excites or agitates

• In a way that confuses or puzzles

• In a way that entertains or amuses

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4