Context Clues Practice

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• walked

• ran

• sweated

• hiked

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• happily

• dangerously

• gracefully

• hopefully

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

We often travel to New England in autumn to see the bright colors of the foliage.

• buildings

• trees

• mountains

• leaves

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.2

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

• serious

• fearful

• social

• lively

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

• fun

• cloudy

• gloomy

• busy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Conner's constant prevaricating caused most of his teachers not to believe him.

• lying

• crying

• being late

• talking

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Sally felt a rising sense of consternation when she realized she had not done her homework.

• dullness

• worry

• joy

• forgetfulness

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

• forgot

• slept

• refused

• leaped

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

• bread
• silverware
• drinks
• milk

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4