Meaning of Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues

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English
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5th Grade
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Erin Eason
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At noon, my eyes became heavy, and I let out a loud yawn. However, I decided to forgo my afternoon name and take a walk around the park.
What does FORGO mean?
End quickly
Do without
Change
Rest
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The steep mountain trails were covered with rocks and fallen trees. Grace was as agile as a cat as she quickly made her was to the summit of the mountain.
What does agile mean?
Moving quickly and easily
Having great strength
Being young
Being in a hurry
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
As Persus lifted his sword to smite Medusa, he used his mirrored shield to guide the fatal blow.
What does smite mean?
Capture
Betray
Strike Hard
Battle with
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The smoke began to stifle the firefighter. She crouched down below the plumes of smoke to take a breath of air.
What does stifle mean?
Exhaust
Frighten
Burn
Suffocate
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The invention of digital music files, such as MP3s, made a CD, and cassette players are obsolete. However, record players have become popular again in recent years.
What does obsolete mean?
Silly
Desired
No longer needed
Complicated
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Tim conceded his loss with grace, even though he hated to lose. No one could deny that Jen had outplayed him. Next time, it might be Jen who would have to accept defeat.
What does conceded mean?
Deny
Understand
Avoid
Admit
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
For three years, Billy had dreamed about having champion hunting dogs. Now he wanted something tangible, like a trophy, which he could hold in his hand and show
What does tangible mean?
Real; Actual
Valuable
Unusual
Special; Unique
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
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