ELA.5.V.1.3

Read the following passage.
When I observe my sister, I can’t help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be as knowing as she is. Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word "savvy"?

• "When I observe my sister"
• "I find her"
• "Shrewd and clever"
• "as she is."

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

The mayor’s speech was bombastic. It was full of big words but had very little meaning. The town’s citizens left the meeting more confused than ever. Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word "bombastic"?

• “The mayor's”
• “full of big words but had very little meaning
• “more confused than ever”

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of the word “cordial” as it is used in the sentence below? She gave a cordial greeting—so different from the cold, unfriendly words she’d said before.

• friendly and warm
• quiet and proud
• Angry
• happy and joyful

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When Micah was asked by Optimus Prime if he would ever consider joining the Decepticons, he immediately replied that he would never do such a thing.  As a matter of fact, Micah absolutely loathed the Decepticons.  The Decepticons lied and tried to destroy everything in their path, causing everyone, including Micah, to be disgusted by their behavior.  

Using context clues, what is the meaning of loathed?

• Liked

• Happy

• Sad

• Disliked stongly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She acted nonchalant about the exam, but she was actually quite concerned.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of nonchalant?

• worried

• not worried

• happy

• excited

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

The class decided to exhibit the science projects during Parent's Night at school so that all of the parents could see them.

What does the word exhibit mean in this sentence?

• show

• lose

• eat

• trade

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The frigid water made Elizabeth's teeth chatter as she ran towards the warm fire.

What does the word frigid mean in this sentence?

• cold

• clean

• hot

• green

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

1. I was propped with blankets on the living room sofa—a look of contentment on my face. I never cried much when I was a baby; Mom swears it’s true. What does contentment mean?

• pleasure

• darkness

• sadness

• dejection

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

3. She rocks for hours in the corner under one of the dumb smiling flowers. The teachers are always trying to coax her out, but she wraps her arms around herself like she’s cold and keeps on rocking.

What does coax mean?

• gently persuade

• power

• lever

• force

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

8. Mom took the CD, dug down in her purse for a moment, gave Mrs. Billups a five-dollar bill, and deftly snapped the disc in half. What does deftly mean?

• shyly

• skillfully

• clumsily

• awkwardly

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C