Context Clues WMS

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

• Definition

• Example

• Synonym

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

• Pleased

• Surprised

• Frustrated

• Disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?

Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?

Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Based on the context clues, what would you infer the italicized word means?

The dragon appeared quite formidable as the knight looked down at his plastic sword.

• Large

• Childish

• Intimidating

• Playful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What context clues does the following sentence utilize?

Obnoxious behavior in the movie theater - for instance burping, talking loudly, or playing around - is considered childish by most people.

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What word is a synonym with the italicized word?

Having strong incentives, such as extra credit, can motivate students to do their work.

• Barriers

• Reasons

• Obstacles

• Deterrents

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What word would be a synonym to the italicized word?

Your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I am a candy thief!

• Objecting

• Denying

• Suggesting

• Rejecting

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What would be an antonym to the italicized word?

The unexpected snowfall left all the new flowers frozen on their stems.

• Ice-covered

• Chilled

• Stiffened

• Thawed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A