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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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