Context Clues Practice Set 2

What is the meaning of the boldfaced word based on context clues:

After the repulse, the enemy was so badly hurt that it never attacked again.

• drive back by force

• food eaten together after a funeral

• something gross

• something fun to do

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which words below help us to understand the meaning of the word, repulse:

• enemy

• attack

• rescind

• all of the above

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of the boldfaced word based on context clues:

If you do not eat all day, you will be famished.

• bloated

• very thirsty

• extremely hungry

• running away

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Our report was comprehensive, unlike yours, which contained little information.

• complete, containing all required elements

• almost finished

• easy to understand, not many words

• needing more information

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of the bolded word, based on context clues within the sentence:

The pious woman prayed everyday.

• kind

• petite

• friendly

• religious

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which two words in the sentence below help you to understand the meaning of the word, pious?

The pious woman prayed everyday.

**NOTE** Make sure to use LOWER CASE letters and correct spelling when typing in your answer.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of the bolded word based on the context clues in the sentence.

Hannah, known for her arrogance, thought she was the smartest in the room.

• being wrong or incorrect

• to take or claim without justification

• having an exaggerated sense of oneself or abilities

• going a different way than the norm

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4