Context Clues

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The class decided to exhibit the science projects during Parent Teacher Conferences.

• lose

• eat

• show

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The desert is an arid and dry landscape.

• decorative

• cold

• waterless

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Janice thought the man was friendly, but Casey thought he was malicious.

• spiteful

• friendly

• sweet

• kind

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The abandoned house was overrun with vermin including rats, mice, and bugs. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

• mammals

• birds

• pests

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

The long hike up to the mountains was exhausting.

• loud

• tiring

• easy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

• simple

• beautiful

• detailed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing.

• frabjous

• cheery

• angry

• old

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.

• singers

• walkers

• pedals

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word? The __cacophony__ of sounds from the construction site was overwhelming.

• A) silence

• B) harmony

• C) noise

• D) music

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word? The __benevolent__ king was loved by all his subjects for his kindness and generosity.

• A) cruel

• B) kind

• C) selfish

• D) indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4