Context Clues

No matter where you go, the Internet is always following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous.......

• it is fuzzy and will bite you
• it is everywhere
• it costs too much money
• it causes rashes

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does esteemed mean?

• held over boiling water
• very old
• unable to chew gum
• greatly admired

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Most of Americas Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920. What is suffrage?

• something that causes physical pain
• an early flag
• skirts that did  not cover ankles
• the right to vote

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the early 1600's , a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a  very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would ________ someone.

• tickle
• amuse
• lose or misplace
• frighten or intimidate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!

• reduce
• follow
• behind
• buy

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.K.5B

No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed. Which word is a synonym of clandestine?

• family
• useful
• dangerous
• secret

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.K.5B

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again? A fabrication is__________.

• made of cloth
• full of long words
• funny
• fake

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Of course, I'm not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to be optimistic , so I won't be surprised  when you succeed. What does optimistic mean?

• expecting the best to happen
• needing glasses to see
• full of gas
• unselfish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity. What is sagacity?

• good looks
• mistakes
• intelligence
• huge appetite for herbs

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jason's party, she sat in the corner without speaking to anyone. All she did was eat most of the snacks.The only reason she hangs out with me is because I never try to force her to be sociable. An introvert is usually_________.

• friendly
• hungry
• unclean
• shy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4