Context Clue: Making sense out of unknown words

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.

Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.

• mixed

• angry

• distrustful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

Choose the best definition of the word in italics.

• love

• hate

• perform

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

Identify the meaning of the word in italics.

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

Identify the correct meaning of the word in italics.

• pests

• animals

• insects

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”

Identify the correct meaning of the word in italics.

• expensive

• cheap

• unattractive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface. Identify the meaning of the word in italics.

• small amount

• package

• leftover

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.

Identify the meaning of the word in italics.

• plump

• thin

• black and white

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing.

• rude

• shy

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.

Identify the meaning of the word in italics.

• second hand goods

• garbage

• leftovers

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and ties.

Identify the defintion of the word in italics.

• hat store

• department store

• men's clothing store

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E