Context Clues

One small cookie did nothing to satiate his hunger.

• AMUSE

• MOVE

• DESTROY

• SATISFY

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

In springtime, the flora in our city blooms with vibrant colors!

• RIVERS

• BOOKS

• ANIMALS

• FLOWERS

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The disparity between the rich and the poor is getting worse every year.

• BOND or RELATIONSHIP

• GAP or DIFFERENCE

• SIMILARITY or AGREEMENT

• SADNESS or MISERY

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The boy felt like an outcast at his new school because he hadn't made any friends yet.

• someone who

  CAN'T MAKE FRIENDS

• someone who

  IS ALONE OR ISOLATED

• someone who

  IS VERY POPULAR

• someone who

  DISLIKES EVERYONE

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

My new business is so lucrative that I may be able to retire early.

• PROFITABLE

• TERRIBLE

• GENEROUS

• FRIENDLY

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Her incandescent smile and wit charmed even the grumpiest guest at the party.

• BRILLIANT or GLOWING

• TOUGH

• DULL and UNINTERESTING

• ANNOYING

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Their mischief continued into adulthood. They were always telling rude jokes and causing trouble.

• BAD BEHAVIOR

• ENJOYMENT

• CRYING

• HATRED

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The summer heat made everyone slow and lethargic, so we decided to postpone the hike.

• EXCITED

• TIRED

• HAPPY

• SAD

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The long weekend was a much-needed respite for the hardworking students and staff at school.

• EXERCISE or TASK

• VACATION or BREAK

• MEDICINE or REMEDY

• DISEASE or ILLNESS

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

He grudgingly accepted her apology. He didn't believe she was sorry, but he wanted to move on.

• JOYFULLY

• SCARILY

• UNWIILLINGLY

• EASILY

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4