Types of Context Clues

Which type of context clue is given for the underlined word?

James looked at his friend Cooper. He was so good at basketball. He was full of envy, or jealousy, of his skill.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which type of context clue is given for the underlined word?

The crickets began to chirp. Dusk had come to the farm, which meant the sun was setting. Soon the owl would come out.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given for the underlined word?

Today I learned about my ancestors. I actually know some of them, like my great-grandma and great-uncle. Most of them are from Jamaica.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given for the underlined word?

I looked down at the test. "Do you have a concern?" the teacher asked. I was actually quite at peace with my grade.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given for the underlined word?

Your heart and lungs are vital organs. Both are essential to your survival.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given for the underlined word?

Dad washed the exterior of the car before cleaning out the inside.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given for the underlined word?

Many marsupials can be found in Australia, including kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given for the underlined word?

Pedro needed to choose his occupation but was torn between a teacher and a vet.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given for the underlined word?

Protected by layers of rock, the fossil was perfectly preserved.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given for the underlined word?

Depressed in the darkened room, Sarah wished something could illuminate it.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C