Context Clues

Some people think that my little brother is annoying because he asks so many questions, but I think that he just has an inquisitive nature.

Inquisitive means:

• annoying

• curious

• happy

• smart

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

After being bitten by snake, the cowboy writhed in pain on the ground.

Writhed means:

• twisting, squirming movements

• jumping, angry movements

• happy, twirling movements

• loud, leaping movements

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The last thing Bruce wanted to do was get in a fight, but when he saw the mugger grab the old woman, Bruce felt obliged to assist her.

Which word does NOT mean obligated?

• required

• compelled

• obligated

• unable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The Snow Princess nibbled daintily at her cake, holding her teacup by the handle between her thumb and index finger with her other three fingers high in the air.

What does daintily mean?:

• delicately

• happily

• fearfully

• angrily

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

This tea tastes absolutely terrible but if you dilute it with some water, you'll be able to stomach it.

Dilute means:

• to reduce potency

• to increase taste

• add sugar

• boil it

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

It seemed inconceivable to me that Brenda was unaware of Andy's feeling for her, particularly after he wrote that poem for her and read it to the entire class.

Which word does NOT mean inconceivable?

• unbelievable

• unimaginable

• unthinkable

• unfavorable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Ever since he lost his job as a highly paid tester at the candy factory, Tommy has been morose.

Morose means:

• unhappy

• excited

• uncaring

• fearful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Be careful. If you question the commander in the slightest way, he will perceive that to be a sign of impudence and order you to clean the toilets with a toothbrush.

Impudence means:

• honor

• disrespect

• respect

• authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Though I did not have time to read it all, after a cursory review of the report, I was surprised to see that people spent so much money on cat shampoo.

Which word does NOT mean cursory?:

• quick

• hurried

• rushed

• careful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

You really should wake up early and watch the sunrise. Nature's splendor is truly unmatched.

Splendor means:

• creepiness

• magnificence

• normalcy

• intensity

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4