Context Clues Review

Jackie was speechless when the teacher announced she won the award. She couldn't even say "thank you".

The word speechless means that Jackie...

• had too many things to say.
• was unable to speak
• does not like to speak
• repeats things when speaking

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The review of the Harry Potter movie was favorable. Many people enjoyed the movie saw it twice.

• negative
• uncertain
• positive
• clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Did you know that just by looking at the clouds, you may be able to flurbble what the weather will be like tomorrow? 

• examine
• predict
• rain
• yesterday

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Her quiet, timid ways always kept us guessing. She rarely spoke in class. 

• shy
• excited
• kind
• serious

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The feeble old woman had trouble walking, so her grandson helped her cross the street.

• weak and frail
• polite and quiet
• excited
• bored

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is an AFFABLE principal.  He is pleasantly easy to talk to and always friendly.

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

After we went to the carnival, we had an abundant amount of candy. We had Hersheys, Reeses, M&Ms and Snickers bars.

• admit
• plentiful
• proud
• deposit

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?

Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

• Synonym

• Direct Definition

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry.  He is an AFFABLE principal.

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4