Context Clues

Lauren loves to read. She frequently spends her Saturday afternoons curled up with a book. The word frequently means:

• never

• often

• sometimes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

You must never explore a cave by yourself. It is essential for you to go with at least one other person. The word essential means:

• not important

• very important

• acceptable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Maria noticed that Mrs. Lynn's curtains were still closed. Maria thought that was peculiar because Mrs. Lynn always opened her curtains every morning. The word peculiar means:

• odd

• good

• foolish

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Maria worried that the kids at school would make fun of her new glasses. She did not want to be mocked just for having poor vision. The word mocked means:

• admired

• hated

• teased

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Benjamin ate three pieces of cake and two scoops of ice cream. An hour later, his stomach felt queasy, and he decided to lie down for awhile. The word queasy means:

• better

• empty

• sick

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Mom spent all day working in the garden. She felt weary and just wanted to go to bed. The word weary means:

• tired

• sick

• annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Allan was always bragging and showing off. His brother, David, on the other hand, was a quiet and humble boy. The word humble means:

• well behaved

• not annoying

• not prideful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

No one lived in the old house. The paint was peeling, and the yard was overgrown. It had been vacant for a long time. The word vacant means:

• haunted

• empty

• lonely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Please be careful with the vase. It is quite fragile. The word fragile means:

• beautiful

• easily broken

• useful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mother divided the cake into six equal portions for the children. The word portions means:

• desserts

• plates

• parts

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C