What does the word 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leaving the students confused about what to do next.'?

B) open to more than one interpretation

Which context clue helps you understand the meaning of 'meticulous' in the sentence: 'She was meticulous in her work, paying attention to every tiny detail.'?

A) paying attention to every tiny detail

Which context clue helps you understand the meaning of 'resilient' in the sentence: 'Despite the setbacks, she remained resilient, bouncing back stronger each time.'?

B) bouncing back stronger each time

Reading Context Clues

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English

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5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.5.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.4

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Sarah Williams

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15 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?

very old

very wealthy

very humorous

very stingy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!” What does “insinuate” mean?

to keep something hot or cold

to suggest without clearly saying

to do something evil

to protect from disease

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos.

suggested

explained

proved

denied

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them.

negative

correct

biased

positive

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything.

quicken

agree on

prevent

complete

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in.

anger

excitement

humor

fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'vibration'.

...hit with a drumstick...

...shakes rapidly...

...bump into...

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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Reading Context Clues

15 questions

Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos.

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them.

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything.

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in.

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'vibration'.

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'low-pitched'. ...

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'energy'. A. ...or force... B. ...depends upon... C. ...caused to vibrate...

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leaving the students confused about what to do next.'?

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Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos.

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them.

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything.

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in.

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'vibration'.

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'low-pitched'. ...

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'energy'. A. ...or force... B. ...depends upon... C. ...caused to vibrate...

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leaving the students confused about what to do next.'?

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In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them.

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In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything.

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in.