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Cole had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. He knew he'd enjoy the music, but he didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather.

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word:

• mixed

• angry

• distrustful

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Cole had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. He knew he'd enjoy the music, but he didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather.

Which kind of context clue hints at the words meaning?

• Example

• Definition/

  Explanation

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.

• love

• hate

• perform

• admire

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

• Example

• Inference

• Definition/Explanation

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word:

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

• hate

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

• Example

• Inference

• Definition/

  Explanation

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word:

• pests

• insects

• toys

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

• Example

• Definition/

  Explanation

• Inference

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. "Wow," she said. "That is just hideous."

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word:

• Beautiful

• Expensive

• Cheap

• Unattractive

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. "Wow," she said. "That is just hideous."

Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

• Example

• Inference

• Definition/

  Explanation

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4