Ms. Glover's Context Clues

The coach commended Joseph for his excellent performance in the soccer tournament. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• argued

• bragged

• directed

• complimented

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

We were parched after our ten-mile hike down the mountain, so everyone agreed that our first stop in town would be a water fountain. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• exhausted

• extremely thirsty

• uncomfortable

• dripping in sweat

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Who did Forbes name the youngest “self-made billionaire ever” in 2019?

• Doja Cat

• Beyonce Knowles

• Kylie Jenner

• Oprah

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Select the different type of context clues. (You may select more than one.)

• Inference

• Close Reading

• Definition

• Example

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What are Context Clues?

• Clues on Blue's Clues

• Things a detective uses to solve a crime

• Blah, blah, blah...

• Hints to help the reader understand unknown words

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Though we were enjoying ourselves at the amusement park, we decided to abbreviate our visit when we got the call that Grandma was in the hospital. What does the underlined word mean?

• cut short

• cancel

• pay for

• lengthen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fixing this fence will require a lot of supplies. Do you think you can procure some lumber, sandpaper, a saw, and some finishing nails? What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• build

• get

• find a place for

• put in a pile

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the acronym “smh” stand for?

• Shaking my head

• Share my heart

• Snow made house

• Show your hands

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

I didn’t steal the money! I wasn’t even home; I was at the park all afternoon. Jack was with me the whole time, so he can corroborate my story. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• reveal as false

• verify as correct

• add details to

• not talk about

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Benita’s friends spent that Saturday playing laser tag, while Benita passed the day at home taking care of more mundane tasks like laundry and cleaning. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• entertaining

• unnecessary

• eventful

• ordinary

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D