Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words

What does the word block mean in the sentence below?

Mike asked if the trash was going to block the path.

• a group of buildings

• a solid piece of something

• to be in the way

• to join something to wood

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4C

In which sentence does right mean the same as below?

Keyla helped because it was the right thing to do.

• I drove to the end of the street and turned right

• James said that we should leave right away

• The right to free speech is an important idea

• Stella always tries to do what is right

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CCSS.L.4.4A

What does the word rock mean in the sentence?

The grandmother like to rock the baby to sleep.

• a pebble or stone

• to affect someone greatly

• to move from side to side

• a type of music

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CCSS.L.4.4A

How is hurling an object different from throwing it?

• the object is thrown straight up

• the object is thrown with force

• the object is thrown lightly

• the object is small and light

In which sentence does jam mean the same as below?

Conner tried to jam all the clothes into the bag.

• The photocopier beeped because it had a jam

• Sofia was late to work because of a traffic jam

• Rachel had to jam on the brakes to stop in time

• Javon couldn't jam the sleeping bag back into its case.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

Why does the author use the word rushed in the sentence?

The water rushed down the mountain stream.

• to show that the water sounded loudly

• to show that the water moved quickly

• to show that the water was clear

• to show that there was only a little water

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4