Context Clues Guided Practice

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room. What does the word disdain mean?

• to have a fear of something

• to have a strong like for something

• to have a strong dislike for something

• to watch daily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun. What does the word sweltered mean?

• eaten

• burned

• slept

• sunbathed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

hamper verb to hold back

Which sentence best matches the definition above for the word hamper?

• "The planned lane and ramp closures will likely hamper the flow of traffic into the city", the newscaster reported.

• "No, I haven't seen your skinny jeans", Mrs. Jacobson said to her daughter. "Have you looked in the laundry hamper?"

• "Make sure you hold the hamper with both hands so you don't drop it", Mom called out to Jacob as he went into the laundry room.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The parking lot was so congested; it took half an hour to get out. What is the meaning of the word congested?

• sick

• empty

• crowded

• hot

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RI.K.7

What is the meaning of the bolded word used within the paragraph?

• Sneaky

• Visible

• Invisible

• Noisy or Loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4