Context Clues

Front

People feared the king due to his final judgment and severe punishments.

Back

Harsh

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

Cassie grew impatient with Henry after waiting for his call for two nights.

Back

Not Patient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Graduates marched in an orderly procession.

Back

Parade

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

John was bewildered seeing the math teacher use letters for math instead of reading.

Back

Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Authors emphasize important text by underlining critical words and using bold.

Back

Highlight

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Clue indicating 'indifferent' means 'no particular interest':

Back

He just wanted to play.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Alice woke up feeling wretched, covered in sweat and with a headache.

Back

had a headache

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Clue indicating 'substantial' means 'considerable or sizable':

Back

just a single slice

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Clue indicating 'haste' means 'excessive speed or hurry': still make it

Back

still make it

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Vinnie thought the 5K run would be easy, but after a mile, he started to straggle behind the group.

Back

behind the rest of the group

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C