Context Clues

Select the answer choice that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.

• funny

• mean

• word

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my toy.

• confusing

• dirty look

• difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Firework on the 4th July give off a beautiful glimmer in the sky.

• glow

• dull

• look

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

He chose to delete the unhealthy foods from his meal and make better choices.

• include

• make more

• remove

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.4

My grandpa will doze during television shows he watches when he is tired.

• cheer

• nap

• discuss

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

• problem

• nosy

• happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

Each day during the spring there is a slight increase in temperature until summer arrives.

• small

• large

• same

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.RI.2.4

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

• pounds

• grow

• fall over

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.2.6

The students who put in the best effort will be included in the celebration.

• attitude

• hard work

• failure

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.2.5A

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

• start

• put out

• call

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4