What Stinks?

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'hesitantly' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'hesitantly' mean in this context?

• Quickly

• Uncertainly

• Confidently

• Eagerly

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'odor' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'odor' mean in this context?

• A pleasant smell

• A bad smell

• A neutral smell

• A strong smell

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'putrid' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'putrid' mean in this context?

• Rotten

• Fresh

• Pleasant

• Clean

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'intensifying' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'intensifying' mean in this context?

• Making stronger

• Becoming weaker

• Staying the same

• Changing completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'investigate' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'investigate' mean in this context?

• To look into something

• To ignore something

• To create something

• To destroy something

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'rancid' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'rancid' mean in this context?

• Spoiled

• Sweet

• Fresh

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'scrutinize' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'scrutinize' mean in this context?

• To dismiss

• To overlook

• To examine closely

• To glance at

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'pungent' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'pungent' mean in this context?

• Strong and sharp

• Mild

• Faint

• Sweet

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'malodorous' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'malodorous' mean in this context?

• Having a bad smell

• Delightful

• Fragrant

• Odorless

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word 'stench' in the passage 'What Stinks?'. What does 'stench' mean in this context?

• A sweet fragrance

• A faint scent

• A strong, unpleasant smell

• A pleasant aroma

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4