Context Clues Section

What does the word "bite" mean in the context of the sentence below? "The dog tried to bite the stranger’s hand."

• To gently lick

• To cut or wound with teeth

• To run away

• To bark loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which part of speech is "bite" in the sentence below? "She watched the snake bite its prey."

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The word "fray" in the sentence, "The fray broke out in the marketplace," means:

• A) A fight or noisy argument

• B) A parade

• C) A calm discussion

• D) A performance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence, "The fray escalated quickly," the word "fray" is a:

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What is the meaning of "foes" in this sentence: "The knights faced their foes on the battlefield"?

• Friends

• Enemies

• Animals

• Servants

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"Foes" in the sentence, "The soldiers prepared to meet their foes," is what part of speech?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The word "choler" refers to:

• Happiness

• Anger

• Love

• Sadness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What part of speech is "choler" in this sentence: "His choler was obvious when he slammed the door"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, "Their quarrel lasted for hours," the word "quarrel" means:

• A joyful conversation

• A brief encounter

• An argument or disagreement

• A party

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which part of speech is "quarrel" in this sentence: "They decided to end their quarrel peacefully"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F