Context Clues Game

No matter where you go, the Internet is

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.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash

behavior. You really hurt your chances of

winning!

In the above context, what does "rash" mean?

• with little thought or consideration

• funny

• trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese

• an itchy skin condition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Most of America's 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.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the early 1600s, 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

• frighten or intimidate

• lose or misplace

• amuse

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season.

What does "reverts" mean in the above passage?

• stands up straight

• peeks at presents

• drinks too much eggnog

• goes back to being what he was

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.

To divert is to _________________.

• change the direction of

• push in front of

• avoid

• look through a telescope

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the foremost expert in their field.

What does foremost mean?

• the least informed

• the first or main one

• the loudest

• the one with the most research

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim.

To implement means to _______________

• carry out

• take apart

• change

• instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If your plan fails, we'll have to find someone who can devise a better one.

To devise means to _______________.

• dislike

• design

• apply

• fabricate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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

The word sagacity means _________________.

• good looks

• mistakes

• intelligence

• stupidity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E