Determining the Meaning of Unknown Words and Phrases Using Clues

Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.

The coach admonished her for picking daisies when she should have been defending the goal.

• Criticized

• Praised

• Listened

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.

He tried to perturb his sister by putting his foot closer and closer to her side of the car.

• Congratulate

• Irritate

• Question

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.

She showed great prowess in the engineering competition and won first prize.

• Anxiety

• Patience

• Skill

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.

I don’t wish to impede your progress, I was merely trying to make sure you understand the instructions.

• Slow

• Improve

• Exaggerate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.

He just had to get back at the other player; he was quite vindictive.

• Loving

• Thoughtful

• Resentful

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.

The onslaught of dishes came right after the party of 18 left the restaurant.

• Handful

• Invasion

• Trickling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.

The cat had some trepidation as it passed the dog’s kennel.

• Confidence

• Hunger

• Unease

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B