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Context Clues

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Context Clues
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?


When Meagan was the interim president of the garden club, she handled all the club business for the five months before a new president was elected.

temporary

permanent

interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?


The abandoned house was overrun with vermin including rats, mice, and bugs. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

mammals

birds

pests

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?


The new sculpture was 20 feet tall. The enormous, immense figure loomed over the city. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

tiny

attractive

giant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?


The boat was buoyant, so it did not sink when it was placed in water. Define the underlined word.

decorative

able to float

calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?


The desert is an arid and dry landscape.

decorative

cold

waterless

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the passage below. Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

followed her mother's requests

folded her clothes

brushed her teeth

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?

"When I observe my sister"

"I find her"

"Shrewd and clever"

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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