4.1 Context Clue Practice

Context Clues –Choose the word or words that give the meaning of the underlined word.

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.

• harsh

• windy

• gentle

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Context Clues –Choose the word or words that give the meaning of the underlined word.

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.

• truthful

• excellent

• weak

• unhealthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Context Clues –Choose the word or words that give the meaning of the underlined word.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

• type of plastic mixture

• type of of sword

• type of metals

• kind of liquid

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Context Clues –Choose the word or words that give the meaning of the underlined word.

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.

• paper to write letters

• staying in one place

• land

• melting slowly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Context Clues –Choose the word or words that give the meaning of the underlined word.

They kept the horses in the livery while they were being watered and fed.

• House

• Stable

• Dark Opening

• Hay Filled Bucket

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4