Context Clues

We have learned 3 new words today. One of our words was bumbershoot.

Which 2 sentences uses bumbershoot correctly?

• Before heading to the beach, we ensured we had our bumbershoot, to protect and shade us from the harsh sun.

• During the winter months, I put my bumbershoot on both feet to shield me from ice and snow.

• The incoming rainstorm is predicted to bring 2-3 inches of rain; I will make sure I carry my bumbershoot!

• Can you please hand me the bumbershoot? I need it to dig into the soil.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Women’s suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman’s place was in the home, not in the political arena. Plenty of women strongly agreed that they deserved more rights. Yet many of them still deplored the idea of women having a voice in the government.

Which words provide a contrast clue to the meaning of deplored?

• “Plenty of women”

• “strongly agreed”

• “deserved more rights”

• “having a voice”

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

It took me a while to unsolved the the conundrums, the mind-exercising puzzles, from the book called "The Great Minds at Work."

• mysteries

• stories

• puzzles

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• antonyms

• synonyms

• examples

• definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Mr. Aronson liked most animals and even owned a dog. However, he loathed all cats and refused to even be in the same room as one.

What does the word loathed mean?

• hated

• repelled

• adored

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Greg was quite conspicuous with his neon colored t-shirt and jester's hat. It was easy to spot him in the crowd.

What does the word conspicuous mean?

• interesting

• tall

• noticeable

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Pangolins have a physical resemblance, or likeness, to an armadillo, with claws and armored bodies. When attacked, pangolins thwart combat by rolling into a hard ball and hiding. Like bats and other animals that sleep all day, pangolins are nocturnal. Because they lack teeth, eating tiny stones with their food is critical for digestion.

Which phrase from the paragraph best helps you understand the meaning of the word resemblance?

• have a physical

• or likeness

• with claws

• armored bodies

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Everyone knew that Rachel would get to sing the solo in the show. She had the best voice. It was inevitable.

What does the word inevitable mean?

• upsetting

• expected

• unfair

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in. What does appalled mean?

• pleased

• surprised

• frustrated

• disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.

The word precipitation means________

• lightening

• water that falls from the sky

• thunder

• flood

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4