Context Clues

Determine the meaning of the word "serene" using context clues: "The lake was serene, with calm waters and a peaceful atmosphere."

• Chaotic

• Noisy

• Peaceful

• Busy

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

Context Clues:

Most people feared King Magnus because his judgment was final and his punishments were severe.

• Harsh

• Crazy

• important

• desirable

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

When Andy saw the amount of work he had to do before he could see his friends, he became glum.

• Angry

• Sad

• Jealous

• Mad

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

We are always very careful around Mr. Sutton's dog Buster. The neighbors say the dog is vicious. Buster runs to the fence and barks at us, so we are a little scared of him.

Based on the context clues in the paragraph, what is the meaning of vicious?

• sweet

• playful

• fun to be around

• very mean

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of cautious in the passage above?

• excited

• tired

• angry

• careful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Determine the meaning of the word "elated" using context clues: "After hearing the good news, she felt elated and couldn't stop smiling."

• A) Sad

• B) Angry

• C) Joyful

• D) Confused

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "melancholy" mean in the sentence: "The rainy day made him feel melancholy, as he stared out the window lost in thought."

• A) Happy

• B) Sad

• C) Excited

• D) Energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "The abandoned house was eerie, with its creaking floors and dark, shadowy corners," what does "eerie" mean?

• A) Bright

• B) Scary

• C) Cheerful

• D) Ordinary

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "jubilant" in the sentence: "The team was jubilant after winning the championship, celebrating with cheers and laughter."

• A) Disappointed

• B) Angry

• C) Joyful

• D) Nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4