Context Clues Practice - ESL

Jim felt elated when he won the race.

• sick

• miserable

• tired

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash...

• big

• alive

• rotten

• appealing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left.

• destroyed

• saved

• created

• constructed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The voters were so upset that a skirmish broke out and the police had to help.

• fight

• sunshine

• hurricane

• creature

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.

• forgetful

• worried

• calm

• not worried

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, but Phil was precarious.

• careful

• not careful

• risky

• trouble

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Although the princess is familiar to those in London she is unknown to those in the country.

• pretty

• smart

• old

• well-known

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he didn't like the cold.

• ready

• willing

• not willing

• excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

• brightly

• really

• hardly

• barely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

• dirty

• dull

• dark

• sparkle or shine

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.RF.K.3C