Vocabulary: Context Clues

Read the following sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "reluctant": "Even though Mia was reluctant to join the soccer team, her friends encouraged her until she finally agreed." What does "reluctant" mean in this sentence?

• Excited

• Unwilling

• Confused

• Energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the passage and use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word "elaborate": "The teacher asked for an elaborate answer, not just a simple yes or no. She wanted the students to explain their thinking in detail." What does "elaborate" mean in this passage?

• Short

• Detailed

• Wrong

• Quick

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "frigid": "The frigid air made everyone shiver, so they wore their warmest coats and scarves." What does "frigid" mean in this sentence?

• Hot

• Cold

• Noisy

• Bright

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the following sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "generous": "Because he was so generous, Marcus shared his lunch with anyone who forgot theirs." What does "generous" mean in this sentence?

• Selfish

• Kind and giving

• Angry

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the passage and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "scampered": "The puppies scampered across the yard, their tiny legs moving quickly as they chased each other." What does "scampered" mean in this passage?

• Slept

• Ran playfully

• Barked

• Ate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "astonished": "Jenna was astonished when she saw the huge birthday cake, her mouth dropped open in surprise." What does "astonished" mean in this sentence?

• Bored

• Surprised

• Angry

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the passage and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "murmured": "During the movie, the audience murmured quietly so they wouldn’t disturb others." What does "murmured" mean in this passage?

• Shouted

• Whispered

• Laughed

• Sang

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Read the sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "peculiar": "The cat had a peculiar habit of sleeping in the sink, which was unusual for most cats." What does "peculiar" mean in this sentence?

• Normal

• Strange

• Loud

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the passage and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "eager": "Sam was eager to open his present, bouncing up and down with excitement." What does "eager" mean in this passage?

• Uninterested

• Excited and ready

• Angry

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "cautious": "Because the road was icy, the driver was cautious and drove very slowly." What does "cautious" mean in this sentence?

• Careful

• Fast

• Careless

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C