Context Clues Practice 2

Sunshine said, “Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert’s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it’s not exactly going to change the course of world history. It’s really quite a trivial matter.”

What does trivial mean as it is used in the paragraph above?

• strange

• unimportant

• disgusting

• dangerous

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.

What does expedite mean in this paragraph?

• quicken

• agree on

• sue

• discuss

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The home team made sure that the officials were on their side. They won a close game and the championship with many questionable decisions from the officials. However, no one from any other town would accept the winners as legitimate champions.

The word legitimate means ---.

• real

• talented

• sneaky

• good looking

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that.

Which word means the same as trepidation?

• movement

• worry

• enjoyment

• laughter

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty.

Which word means the same as the word lofty?

• high

• shaky

• small

• lowly

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Ashlee was not happy with her friend Samantha. “I’ve been waiting here for an hour!” she growled into her cell phone. “You’d better hie yourself over here,” she continued, “or we’ll leave without you.

What is the meaning of the word hie as it is used in the paragraph above?

• hurry or hasten

• stroll or walk slowly

• float about the trees

• greet in an unfriendly manner

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

When Beth and Donna were fighting over a boy who didn’t like either one of them, Shana stepped in as a mediator. She sat them both in a corner and kept them talking to each other. Finally, Shana’s efforts resulted in her two friends making up.

What is the meaning of the word mediator?

• a troublemaker

• a peacemaker

• a witness

• a competitor

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence: After seeing the squalid conditions of the prison cells, the lawyer began to advocate for prison reform.

Using context clues, what is the best definition for the term squalid?

• extremely dirty

• empty

• incorrect

• changing

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the sentence: In the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers carefully enumerated the colonies' multiple grievances, or reasons for separating from Great Britain.

Using context clues, what is the definition for the term enumerated?

• listed one by one

• claimed

• disputed

• spoke

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word below.

John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain.

• Requiring no effort or energy

• Requiring a lot of effort or energy

• Very long and tall path

• Very dangerous path

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4