RLA STAAR Context Clues Review

Maria was elated when she found out she won the prize. What does 'elated' mean?

• angry

• excited

• confused

• bored

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The cat was lethargic and didn't want to move all day. What does 'lethargic' mean?

• energetic

• playful

• sleepy

• curious

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

He is such a meticulous student; he checks his work three times. What does 'meticulous' mean?

• A. careless

• B. funny

• C. very careful

• D. rude

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

After the storm, the town was in chaos. What does 'chaos' mean?

• neat and tidy

• peaceful

• great disorder

• underwater

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

The old man was feeble and needed help walking. What does 'feeble' mean?

• A. strong

• B. weak

• C. young

• D. angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does 'scorching' mean?

• cold

• rainy

• very hot

• windy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does 'absurd' mean?

• reasonable

• silly or ridiculous

• quiet

• true

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

The flowers began to wither without water. What does 'wither' mean?

• A. grow

• B. bloom

• C. dry up

• D. dance

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

She tried to conceal the gift so it would be a surprise. What does 'conceal' mean?

• show

• hide

• give

• make

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The room was so dim we could barely see. What does 'dim' mean?

• A. bright

• B. sunny

• C. dark

• D. open

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4