Context

My next door neighbor's house is vacant, because they moved out last week. "vacant" means:

• empty

• ugly

• beautiful

• funny

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

That student is very diligent and always gets all of his work done on time.

"diligent" means:

• hard working

• kind

• angry

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

• Sad

• Angry

• Wet

• Dry

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The woman looked attractive in her dress and shoes, everyone made comments about how lovely she looked.

• Nice

• Beautiful

• Friendly

• Harsh

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

the situation, events, or information that are related to something, and that help you to understand it.

• context

• compare

• contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What term is defined as the words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence or passage?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does the word "ajar" mean in the following sentence? "The door was left ajar, allowing a sliver of light to enter the room."

• Wide open

• Slightly open

• Completely closed

• Locked

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "incident" refer to in the following sentence? "The incident at the park caused a lot of commotion."

• A planned event

• An unexpected event

• A quiet gathering

• A routine activity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following best describes a "saga"?

• A short story

• A long, detailed story

• A poem

• A song

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

In which context would the word "poised" be used correctly?

• Clumsy and unbalanced

• Calm and composed

• Nervous and anxious

• Unprepared and hasty

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C