Context Clues Vocabulary Challenge

Read the sentence: "The bird took flight as soon as it heard the loud noise." What does the word "flight" most likely mean in this context?

• A journey by airplane

• The act of flying

• A set of stairs

• A type of bird

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence, "The workers toiled in the hot sun all day," what does the word "toil" suggest about the workers' actions?

• They were resting

• They were working hard

• They were playing

• They were eating

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Consider the sentence: "The merchant sold spices and fabrics in the busy market." What is the role of the "merchant" in this context?

• A buyer

• A seller

• A traveler

• A farmer

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In the sentence, "The soldiers took refuge in the fort during the battle," what does the word "fort" most likely refer to?

• A type of weapon

• A military building

• A piece of clothing

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence: "The child kept jabbing his finger at the screen to select the game." What does "jabbing" mean in this context?

• Gently touching

• Quickly poking

• Slowly dragging

• Carefully tapping

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The animal was kept in captivity for many years," what does "captivity" mean?

• Freedom

• Being held in a confined space

• Traveling freely

• Being in the wild

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Consider the sentence: "The aggressive dog barked loudly at the strangers." What does "aggressive" suggest about the dog's behavior?

• Friendly

• Calm

• Hostile

• Playful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the sentence, "The merchant traveled far and wide to find the best goods," what does the word "merchant" imply about the person's job?

• A person who buys goods

• A person who sells goods

• A person who makes goods

• A person who repairs goods

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Read the sentence: "The explorers built a fort to protect themselves from the harsh weather." What is the purpose of the "fort" in this context?

• To store food

• To provide shelter

• To entertain guests

• To grow plants

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence, "The athlete's aggressive play helped the team win the match," what does "aggressive" mean in this context?

• Passive

• Energetic and forceful

• Lazy

• Careful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D