Context Clues

The dog gnawed on the bone before digging it.

The word gnawed means:

• painted

• chewed

• cut

• write

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The delightful aroma of food made me hungry.

The word aroma means:

• smell

• perfume

• nose

• pizza

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She was always late with a plethora of excuses.

The word plethora means:

• lies

• little

• a lot

• big

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Caroline didn't understand so she asked the teacher to clarify.

The word clarify means:

• explain

• answer

• ask

• read

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

The mood was somber at the funeral.

The word somber means:

• hungry

• happy

• serious

• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The frigid water made Eyden shiver.

The word frigid means:

• clean

• hot

• dirty

• cold

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

When she received her present, Daneyri had a big grin on her face.

The word grin means:

• eye

• glass

• smile

• gift

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

They found an ancient crypt with a mummy inside.

The word ancient means:

• scary

• old

• happy

• new

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Camille took Neyshka's shoes. Neyshka was exasperated with Camille.

The word exasperated means:

• angry

• sad

• happy

• confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

He spent a substantial amount of money. Now he is poor.

The word substantial means:

• bank

• small

• great

• long

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C