As James ran towards the goal on the soccer field, he suddenly rolled his ankle and fell painfully to the ground. He grimaced, clutching his ankle in pain. Grimaced means __________.

• smiled

• laughed

• frowned

• walked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mya was nervous for the first day of school. She was an introvert, and her timidity made it hard for her to make new friends. Introvert means_________________.

• a new student

• class clown

• outsider

• shy person

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The meticulous student always double-checked his work before submitting it.

• careless

• attentive to detail

• lazy

• hasty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The dilapidated old house was in desperate need of repair.

• run down

• new and well-maintained

• spacious and luxurious

• modern and stylish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The audacious explorer was not afraid to venture into unknown territories.

• fearful and timid

• brave and daring

• cautious and careful

• unadventurous and unexciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?

• The Definition or an Example is given

• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What type of context clue?
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.

• The Definition or an Example is given

• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What type of context clue?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges.  For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!

• The Definition or an Example is given

• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What context clue would you use to figure out the meaning on the underlined word?

• Definition

• Restatement or Synonym

• Comparison

• Example

• Contrast or antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Using the EXAMPLE context clue, define the underlined word: Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost.

• Happiness

• Regret

• Hope

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C