Context Clues Practice!

My cat does not like to go to the vet. When she sees the doctor, she gets frantic. She meows loudly and hisses. She squirms and tries to get away.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• upset
• friendly
• quiet
• space

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

If you want to go on a guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. prepared

• B. late

• C. on time

• D. polite

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite tv show. When he finds me watching it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. the fear of something

• B. to have a strong dislike for something

• C. to listen carefully

• D. to watch carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I remember when Buddy was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, Frisbees, or anything else that caught his attention.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. to bark

• B. to guard

• C. to pant because of heat

• D. to play

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Several deer inhabit the woods behind my house. We see them most often in the morning or in the later evening.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. to be hunted

• B. to live in a certain place

• C. to be written about

• D. to be spotted by wildlife observers

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Junk food is scarce at my house. My mom believes that kids should snack on healthy fruits and vegetables.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. to have a very small amount of something

• B. to have a normal amount of something

• C. to have a large amount of something

• D. eat often

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

I like this hiking trail because it is rather secluded. We usually don't see more than five other hikers all day long.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. crowded

• B. not having much human activity

• C. challenging

• D. easy to complete

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

We decided to rent a movie and pop some popcorn in the microwave. It was more affordable than taking our family of six to the movie theater.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. an expensive price that cannot be met

• B. free; not costing anything

• C. a reasonable price that can be managed

• D. safe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The entire town was exuberant when their high school football team won the state championship game.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. to feel extremely joyful

• B. to feel somewhat pleased

• C. to feel disappointed

• D. to feel extremely tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

• Quiet
• Secretive
• talkative 
• Exhausted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F