4th Grade Writing Lab- Context Clues in Literature

After eating an excess of chocolate chip cookies, Emma spent the rest of the day with an ache in her stomach.

What does the word excess most likely mean?

• one dozen

• a pair

• a few

• too many

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CCSS.L.4.4A

Kevin had been sick for days. He looked worn out. His mom said that he was "white as a sheet" because his usually bright, olive-colored skin was dull and pasty.

What is the meaning of the word pasty?

• shining

• healthy

• clear

• pale

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CCSS.L.4.4A

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Sophia was always acting funny. Her brother rolled his eyes and called her loony when she did crazy dances and clucked like a chicken.

Based on the other information in the passage, when Sophia's brother called her loony, he meant she was

• silly

• serious

• sad

• interesting

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CCSS.L.4.4A

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I really admire my friend Keri because she is a very kind person and a good student.

What does the word admire mean in this sentence?

• to be afraid of

• to not like

• to look up to

• to not understand

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CCSS.L.4.4A

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On Monday, there were horrible thunderstorms that lasted all day. Then on Tuesday the sun came out, and it was a beautiful day. Wednesday brought cool weather that felt like wintertime. I cannot believe how weird, or strange, the weather has been the past few days.

In the passage above, what is the meaning of weird?

• horrible

• strange

• beautiful

• interesting

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CCSS.L.4.4A

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The tower will topple if it has too much weight at the top.

In the sentence, what is the meaning of topple?

• pounds

• fall over

• grow

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CCSS.L.4.4A

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The curious puppy emptied the bag while he sniffed around looking for something to chew.

In the sentence, what is the meaning of curious?

• problem

• happy

• interested

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When we go camping, my father will ignite the fire so we can roast marshmallows.

In the sentence, what is the meaning of ignite?

• start

• see

• call

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CCSS.L.4.4A