Use Context Clues to Find the Meaning of Words

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

The witch gave a sinister smile as the children fell into her trap.

• Evil

• Sad

• Happy

• Small

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

The doctor's writing was illegible; no one in the office could read his scribbles.

• Very easy to read

• Written with a purple pen.

• Very difficult or impossilble

• Very pretty

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

Jane felt melancholic as she listened to the sad song and watched the rain from her bedroom window.

• Happy

• Scared

• Excited

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

Stephanie's illness made her lethargic. She didn't even have enough energy to get out of bed.

• Energized

• Tired

• Smelly

• Silly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

Michael thought it was peculiur that he was the only student at school on Tuesday.

• Funny

• Strange

• Normal

• Smart

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

When Sarah didn't come home that night, her mom became very anxious.

• Worried

• Relaxed

• Happy

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

Mary is less gregarious than her sister, and has a harder time making friends.

• Having the ability to play video games.

• Having lots of money

• Having the ability to easily make friends

• Having the ability to sleep all day long.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

After a week of not being watered, the flowers in Elizabeth's garden began to wither.

• To dry up

• To grow

• To bloom

• To disappear

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

Celebrities wear hoodies, hats and sunglasses to conceal their face from the crowd.

• To say thank you

• To make pretty

• To be noticed

• To hide

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Chose the option that sounds like the best meaning for the underlined word.

I detest tomatoes. I never want to eat one again.

• To hate

• To love

• To eat all the time

• To eat for the first time

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4