Unlocking Word Meanings with Clues

Because the sun is out and the day is searing, Justin decided to go inside and play. What does the word "searing" mean?

• Sunny

• Wet

• Hot

• Windy

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CCSS.L.4.4A

The McDonald's arches were visible from the highway. We could see them from a mile away.

• rising above

• brightly lit

• able to be seen

• difficult to see

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.7

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "elated": "After winning the championship, the team was elated and celebrated all night."

• Sad

• Tired

• Overjoyed

• Angry

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What can you conclude about the character from the following sentence? "Despite the heavy rain, Sarah decided to go for her morning run."

• Sarah is lazy.

• Sarah is determined.

• Sarah dislikes running.

• Sarah is afraid of rain.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

Determine the meaning of the word "famished" from the context: "After hiking for hours without food, the group was famished and quickly devoured their lunch."

• Full

• Hungry

• Thirsty

• Tired

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4C

Determine the meaning of the word "exhausted" from the context: "After running the marathon, John was so exhausted that he could barely stand."

• Energetic

• Excited

• Tired

• Happy

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CCSS.L.4.4A

What can you conclude about the character from the following sentence? "Even though it was late, Maria stayed up to finish her homework."

• Maria is irresponsible.

• Maria is diligent.

• Maria dislikes homework.

• Maria is forgetful.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Determine the meaning of the word "gloomy" from the context: "The sky was gloomy, and the dark clouds hinted at an approaching storm."

• Bright

• Cheerful

• Dark

• Clear

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What can you infer about the situation from the following sentence? "Tom's hands were shaking as he stood in front of the large audience."

• Tom is confident.

• Tom is nervous.

• Tom is bored.

• Tom is happy.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

After pulling weeds for 5 hours on a scorching hot day in mid-July, Troy was feeling listless.

What does listeless mean?

• energized

• bored

• happy

• tired

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4