Context Clues: Multiple Meaning Words

Josiah found some wild blueberries growing under a

large tree.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• undisciplined

• in a natural state

• enthusiastic

• out of control

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The family saw the park workers light the tallest tree in

the park with beautiful Christmas lights.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• pale in color

• set down after flying

• not wearing very much

• turn on with electricity

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Team one fished from the bow of the boat, and team

two fished from the stern.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• the front of a boat or ship

• bend the upper body forward in greeting

• a knot tied in an attractive way

• a weapon used for shooting arrows

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Lucinda wore a beautiful bow in her hair.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• the front part of a boat or ship

• a weapon used for shooting arrows

• a knot tied in an attractive way

• bend the upper part of the body forward in

  greeting

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In his coloring book, little Joey colored the sky light blue.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• set down after flying

• pale in color

• not weighing very much

• turn on with electricity

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CCSS.L.5.5C

My dad likes to watch the news on TV, but my mom likes to read the news in the

newspaper.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• to guard something

• exercise with caution

• a small portable clock worn on the wrist

• look or observe attentively

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CCSS.L.5.5C

After working all day, Austin was exhausted.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• study thoroughly in every detail

• use something completely up

• tired

• waste

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Max is wild about his mom’s pancakes!

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• enthusiastic

• in a natural state

• undisciplined

• out of control

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Mom drove her car down the exit ramp and onto the

frontage road.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• a way out of a building

• to leave the stage in a play

• to go away

• the place for a car to leave the interstate

  highway

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When the movie ended, everyone walked toward the exit doors.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used above?

• a way out of a building

• the place for a car to leave the interstate highway

• to go away

• to leave the stage in a play

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CCSS.L.5.5C