Context Clues

It made me feel sad to see my friends so unhappy. What is the meaning of the word sad?

• sorry

• satisfied

• shocked

• unhappy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Please do not speak when it is the teacher's turn to talk. What is the meaning of the word speak?

• talk

• cover

• swallow

• promote

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Harry Potter may be an old book but young readers still enjoy reading it. What is the meaning of the word old?

• fresh

• early

• recent

• time-tested

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CCSS.L.5.5C

I don't know how he can afford a new car – maybe he has enough money to pay for it, but he’s just hiding it from all of us. What is the meaning of the word afford?

• has enough money to pay

• looking for money to buy things

• to place something comfortably

• giving or taking one thing in return for another

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Travis went on a stroll around the city. In other words, he walked around to relax. What is the meaning of the word stroll?

• a relaxing walk

• a lack of agreement

• a careful search

• a competitive encounter between two people

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Cindy is known to dress flamboyantly. However, today she is wearing a dull color. What is the meaning of the word flamboyantly?

• looking dull and boring

• plain and simple

• in a colorful and bright manner

• too common and not nice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The new boss is always cranky. He is in contrast with his secretary who is very friendly. What is the meaning of the word cranky?

• sociable

• approachable

• easily annoyed

• happy-go-lucky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The judge asks for silence when he hears a murmur, the sound of something being said quietly, in the courtroom. What is the meaning of the word murmur?

• an expression of joy

• something said clearly

• something said quietly

• great satisfaction

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

I was one of the lucky winners who won a free trip to Universal Studios. I was also fortunate to bring two of my friends with me. What is the meaning of the word fortunate?

• lucky

• planned

• expected

• disastrous

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Lions are carnivores -- they eat mostly meat or flesh of animals. What is the meaning of the word carnivores?

• animals that don’t eat

• animals that eat meat

• animals that eat plants

• animals that are picky eaters

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C