Christmas Context Clue Challenge

Santa's sleigh was so **swift** that it flew across the sky in no time. What does "swift" mean in this sentence?

• Slow

• Fast

• Heavy

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.K.5B

The Christmas tree was **adorned** with shiny ornaments and twinkling lights. What does "adorned" mean in this sentence?

• Covered

• Broken

• Hidden

• Removed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The children were **eager** to open their presents on Christmas morning. What does "eager" mean in this sentence?

• Uninterested

• Excited

• Tired

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The snow was so **fluffy** that it looked like a soft blanket on the ground. What does "fluffy" mean in this sentence?

• Hard

• Rough

• Soft

• Wet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

The gingerbread cookies were **delicious**, and everyone wanted more. What does "delicious" mean in this sentence?

• Yucky

• Tasty

• Burnt

• Cold

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.K.5B

The **glimmering** lights on the Christmas tree made the room look magical. What does "glimmering" mean in this sentence?

• Dull

• Shining

• Broken

• Dark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The **jolly** man in the red suit laughed as he said, "Ho, ho, ho!" What does "jolly" mean in this sentence?

• Sad

• Angry

• Happy

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

The **fragrant** smell of pine filled the room from the Christmas tree. What does "fragrant" mean in this sentence?

• Stinky

• Pleasant

• Sour

• Bitter

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The **frosty** air made everyone wear their warmest coats. What does "frosty" mean in this sentence?

• Hot

• Cold

• Wet

• Dry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The **gleeful** children sang Christmas carols around the neighborhood. What does "gleeful" mean in this sentence?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4