Context Clues

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? 

• worried
• angry
• excited
• in pain

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over 

• inspiring
• disgusting
• boring
• dangerous

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

• allowed
• joyful 
• taken 
• fed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 

• Definition/Restatement
• Comparison/Example
• Contrast
• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

• Pleased

• Surprised

• Frustrated

• Disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 

• Definition/Restatement
• Comparison/Example
• Contrast
• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 

• Expedited
• Cancelled
• Delayed
• Advanced

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  

• Definition/Restatement
• Comparison/Example
• Contrast 
• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  

• Careful 
• Thrifty
• Careless
• Wasteful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

• Definition/Restatement
• Comparison/Example
• Contrast 
• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4