Context Clues Lessons

Fill in the following sentence:

Everyone was relaxed and _______________ at the picnic.

• antisocial

• deft

• convivial

• aghast

Although the flight attendant on my trip was not very amiable, I was able to overlook her unpleasant personality since I was so excited about my vacation. What does amiable mean as it is used in this sentence?

• Cold

• Disagreeable

• Friendly

• Irritable

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CCSS.L.3.2F

When Cassie forgot to do her final project, she tried to come up with a plausible excuse her teacher would believe and not question.

What does plausible mean as it is used in this sentence?

• Believable

• Impossible

• Irrational

• Unreasonable

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

As a young child, the award-winning singer had a proclivity for music so his parents signed him up for lessons and he became a professional at the age of 8.

What does proclivity mean as it is used in this sentence?

• Approval

• Ingrained Opposition

• Natural inclination

• Respect

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "vigilant" in the following sentence: "The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night, watching for any signs of trouble."

• Careless

• Alert

• Sleepy

• Distracted

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "meticulous" in the following sentence: "The artist was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect before considering the piece complete."

• Careless

• Thorough

• Quick

• Lazy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "candid" in the following sentence: "She appreciated his candid feedback, even though it was sometimes hard to hear."

• Dishonest

• Polite

• Frank

• Secretive

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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

Determine the meaning of the word "tenacious" using context clues: "Her tenacious spirit kept her going, even when the odds were against her."

• Lazy

• Persistent

• Indifferent

• Weak

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."

• Modern

• Useful

• Outdated

• Popular

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking