Context Clues Practice

What is the meaning of discord as it is used in the following sentence?

“...the goddess of discord had been left out because she took trouble with her…” (1).

• disagreements

• love

• wisdom

• sadness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of surpass as it is used in the following sentence?

“Athene claimed that she had the better right, for beauty of wisdom such as hers surpassed all else” (2).

• distracted

• fell below

• exceed; be greater than

• surrendered, ceased

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.

• ugly
• tiny
• for dogs
• like a palace

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

• disguised

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

• entertain

• tempt

• startle

• escape

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her BRAWN. She can lift mountains and skyscrapers with her hands.

• intelligence

• bravery

• strength

• beauty

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"

• official command
• question
• crime
• guilty verdict

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"

• well-spoken
• musical
• quick witted
• intelligent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?

• credit card
• value of money
• loan
• form of currency

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized the Congo." What does "imperialism" mean?

• When one country declares war on another
• When two countries form a partnership
• When a country declares its independence
• When one country takes over another

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D