"Emily's Mom" Context Clues
Authored by Casey Johnson
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "nauseated"?
"A year ago, she was feeling nauseated all the time, so after some tests operated and found cancer."
to be soothed
to be sick
to be pleasant
to be attracted
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the phrase "miniature pea-size bits"?
"But cancer is a sneaky disease, and miniature pea-size bits of it had multiplied and spread to other places in her body, so they started chemotherapy."
average size
infection like color of green
mid size
very small
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On pg. 5, which word below could replace "fatigue" without changing the meaning of the word?
"And there was the constant fatigue."
ability
weakness
energy
sickness
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "exotic"?
"I knew that bothered her a lot because she covered it with fleecy colorful hats and exotic scarves."
normal
ordinary
glamorous
common
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "subdued"?
"Ummm, Mom's going to start treatment again,' Dad said in a subdued voice."
aroused
boisterous
controlled
softened
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using context clues, what is a "specialty"?
"That was my dad's specialty."
worst thing they do
best thing they do
something they learn to do
something they want to do
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the phrase "pasty white" as used in the sentence below?
"My mom's skin was a pasty white color, and my dad had to help her into bed."
sick and unhealthy
smooth and healthy
blushing and vivid
cheerful and peaceful
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
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