context clues

We like to hike through the forest in the fall when the trees' foliage turns red and yellow.

• leaves
• roots
• trail

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The mood was somber when the children heard they had to get rid of their puppy.

• exciting
• depressing
• scary

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Tom had a major predicament.  He was almost out of gas and the nearest gas station was over 80 miles away! 

• problem
• illness
• relationship

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The timid girl hid behind her mother and would not show her face.  

• shy
• tall
• loud

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The kids were separated at recess because all they did was bicker with each other.

• carry
• race
• argue

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Kim and Jim do not resemble each other at all.  He has blue eyes and blond hair and she has brown eyes and black hair.  

• enjoy
• look like
• understand

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

The mouse scurried across the floor when the cat entered the room.

• walked slowly
• slept soundly
• ran quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue?

• Synonyms
• Examples
• Rhymes

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C