Using context clues

Using context clues, what does the word opportunist mean?

Hank was an opportunist, taking advantage of every possible angle.

• a mathmetician

• a triangle enthusiast

• someone who takes advantage

• someone what loves opportunity

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using context clues, what does the word candid mean?

My mother was candid. She always shares her ideas honestly.

• serious

• honest

• questioning

• indecisive

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Using context clues, what does the word stupendous mean?

The stupendous actor attracted everyone's attention because he was so good.

• stupdenous

• untrained

• very good

• mediocre

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Using context clues, what does the word catalysts mean?

President Miller's policies changed society, catalysts for improved living around the country.

• agent of change

• politics

• arguments

• variables

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Using context clues, what does the word apt mean?

Peter was likely to be late and apt to forget necessary supplies as well.

• honest

• aggressive

• unwilling to change

• very likely

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Using context clues, what does the word exchanging mean?

Exchanging screen names used to be like changing phone numbers.

• exactly

• trading one for another

• messaging

• forgetting

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Using context clues, what does the word charisma mean?

The preacher's charm and charisma made him attractive to both young and old.

• extremely attractive quality

• rudeness

• bluntness

• speaking ability

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using context clues, what does the word crescent mean?

The yellow crescent cookie had a bite out of it, looking like nothing so much as a crumbly crescent moon.

• a moon

• a square

• portion of a circle

• a British cookie

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using context clues, what does the word trifecta mean?

Elizabeth had the perfect trifecta of attributes: power, beauty, and money.

• trifecta

• triangle

• group of two

• group of tree

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Using context clues, what does the word precisely mean?

Precisely where were you last night, and exactly what were you doing?

• specifically

• location

• precisely

• honestly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A