Informational Context Clues

In the sentence "The sunflowers were vibrant and full of life, unlike the wilted roses," what does the word "wilted" most likely mean?

• Fresh

• Dying

• Blooming

• Growing

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

clues that help you determine the meaning of unknown words

• text features

• compare and contrast

• inference

• context clues

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

In the sentence 'The ancient manuscript was illegible due to the faded ink and torn pages,' what does the word 'illegible' most likely mean?

• Readable

• Unclear

• Colorful

• Interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Determine the meaning of the word 'melancholy' using context clues: 'The rainy day cast a melancholy shadow over the town, making everyone feel a bit down.'

• Joyful

• Sad

• Excited

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

In the sentence 'The detective's keen observation skills were crucial in solving the mystery,' what does the word 'keen' most likely mean?

• Dull

• Sharp

• Lazy

• Slow

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word 'frivolous' using context clues: 'The judge dismissed the case as frivolous, seeing it as a waste of the court's time.'

• Serious

• Trivial

• Important

• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word 'meticulous' mean in the sentence: 'The artist was meticulous in her work, paying attention to every tiny detail'?

• Careless

• Thorough

• Quick

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The politician's speech was filled with ambiguity, leaving the audience confused about his true intentions,' what does the word 'ambiguity' most likely mean?

• Clarity

• Uncertainty

• Precision

• Simplicity

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CCSS.L.3.2F