Context Clues week 3

An elephant's hearing is so acute that it can detect a mouse's footsteps.

• attractive

• unaware

• sharp

• dull

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Here, the terrain was grassy and hilly as far as the eye could see.

• water

• air

• land

• sea

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

When pursued by a hungry lioness, a wildebeest runs faster than a racehorse.

• led

• chased

• watched

• attacked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Joshua was an apprentice , a learner in the trade, before he became a shipbuilder himself.

• teacher

• student

• professional

• principal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The boy was preoccupied by the pretty flowers along the way.

• occupied

• busy

• distracted

• thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

• frozen

• sweet

• colorful

• healthy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
What does feeble mean? 

• Weak
• Good
• Strong
• Believable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?

• ate
• burned 
• slept 
• sunbathed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?

• inspiring

• disgusting

• boring

• dangerous

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Peyton is a guard dog when it comes to caring for Emma. She watches every move that her baby sister makes.

The underlined part means what?

• enjoys chasing after her baby sister

• bites people

• is protective

• carries her baby sister on her back

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D