Context Clues Lesson

He could tell from the _________ faces in the crowd that he was unwelcome

• bewilderment

• mortified

• resent

• unique

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I looked on in ________________, hoping to see the new toy

• defiance

• unique

• anticipation

• motified

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Everyone pay attention on our hike today," reminded Dad. "The narrow trails are parallel to a cliff, and therefore _____.

• perilous

• hovering

• lunar

• impending

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The low beat of the drums signals _____ doom in the theater production.

• hovering

• random

• impending

• likelihood

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "elated" using context clues: "After hearing the good news about her promotion, Maria felt elated and couldn't stop smiling all day."

• Sad

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Confused

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "inquisitive" in the following sentence: "The inquisitive student asked many questions during the lecture, eager to learn more about the topic."

• Disinterested

• Curious

• Silent

• Bored

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In the sentence "The ancient tree stood tall in the middle of the forest," what does the word "ancient" most likely mean?

• New

• Old

• Young

• Modern

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence "The colossal elephant towered over the other animals in the zoo," what does the word "colossal" most likely mean?

• Tiny

• Huge

• Average

• Small

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The cake was so __scrumptious__ that everyone wanted a second piece. What does the word "scrumptious" mean in this sentence?

• Tasteless

• Delicious

• Bitter

• Sour

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The __frigid__ air made everyone shiver as they walked outside. What does the word "frigid" mean in this sentence?

• Warm

• Cold

• Hot

• Mild

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4