Word #12 CLING: Context Clues

What part of speech is the word 'cling'?

• Adjective
• Noun
• Verb
• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following is an antonym for the word 'cling'?

• Float
• Release
• Tangle
• Dry

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What type of clue is used to understand the meaning of the word 'cling'?

• Synonym clue
• Definition clue
• Context clue
• Example clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'cling'?

• Adhere
• Float
• Tangle
• Dry

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the definition of the word 'cling'?

• Dry something completely
• Tangle or knot hair
• Move quickly through water
• Stick or hold on tightly to something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What does Maria hate having her wet hair do?

• Cling to her neck
• Tangle in the wind
• Float in the water
• Dry quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Can you use the word 'cling' in a sentence?

• The spider clings to its web
• Her hair tangles easily
• I need to dry my clothes
• The leaves float in the wind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4