Context Clues

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of each underlined word.

The beaver gnawed on the branch before dragging it into the pond.

• sat

• chewed

• pushed

• gave

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

• smell

• colour

• wealth

• taste

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The late students always had a plethora of excuses.

• shortage

• open

• none

• excessive number

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former Prime Minister.

• hungry

• serious

• shyly

• anticipated

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When he didn't understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

• remove

• put away

• call

• explain

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

• dangerously

• hopefully

• happily

• gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The frigid water made Aiden's teeth chatter.

• cold

• clean

• warm

• purified

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Instead of a grimace, Levan had a big grin across his face.

• mask

• frown

• smile

• birthmark

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The little boy became drowsy as the day turned to night.

• desperate

• tired

• active

• annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

LAST QUESTION! The people watched with awe as the eagle flew above them

• anger

• terror

• wonder

• arms crossed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4