8th Grade Context Clues

Most of the boys in the class were in a heated argument about which sports team was going to win the Super Bowl, but Kenneth was indifferent. He just wanted to play Fortnite on his Playstation. What does the blue italicized word mean, and what clues in the sentence led you to your definition?

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The students of LJP were not happy with the gradual improvement of Covid-19 cases in the city of Atlanta. They wanted to return to school immediately. What does gradual mean in the sentence?

• slow

• rapid

• no improvement

• great

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

After being online for six months, the students grew impatient with the virtual learning experience. What does impatient mean in this sentence?

• excited

• unable to wait; restless

• antsy

• unhappy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Tony was bewildered when he saw Mr. Robinson writing letters on the board that were to be added and subtracted. "Aren't letters for reading and writing in ELA class?", Tony asked. How was Tony feeling?

• amused

• confused

• tired

• energetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During the graduation, the students walked down the aisle in a procession. What does procession mean in the sentence?

• in a chaotic fashion

• skipping

• in a coordinated manner

• in a somber fashion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons for their students, so they detest when students neglect completing their work. What do the two blue italicized words mean, and what clues in the sentence help you determine their meanings? Please answer in a complete sentence in the space provided below.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After spending an entire day online, students grow weary by the close of the day. What does the italicized word mean?

• impatient

• energetic

• hungry

• tired

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After dropping his phone in the toilet, KamRon repeatedly pressed and held the power button, but the phone was unresponsive. What does unresponsive mean in the sentence?

• not reacting to input

• cracked

• full of water

• overheated

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

After taking the final exam on inferencing, the students felt as though an enormous burden had been lifted. What can you conclude that the students felt after the exam?

• tired

• relieved

• eager

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

After Tiko dashed out of the door, Ms. Sutton tried to coax him into the house with a puppy treat. One can infer that Ms. Sutton was trying to:

• get the puppy to do what she wants.

• get the puppy to eat a treat.

• get the puppy to learn obedience.

• get the puppy to

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1