Root Words and Context Clues

What is the root word in the word 'unhappiness'?

• joy

• sad

• angry

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly', what does the word 'loudly' tell you about the barking?

• It tells us that the barking was done quietly.

• It tells us that the barking was done in a colorful manner.

• It tells us that the barking was done in a loud manner.

• It tells us that the barking was done in a musical manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What inference can you make from the sentence 'The sky turned dark and the wind began to howl'?

• It's a perfect day for a picnic

• The weather is getting warmer

• A storm is approaching

• The sun is shining brightly

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Identify the root word in the word 'disrespectful'.

• dis

• respect

• respectful

• ful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look made the students quiet down', what does the word 'stern' tell you about the teacher's look?

• happy

• relaxed

• confused

• serious, strict, and disapproving

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Using context clues, what does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence 'The dark clouds and thunder gave an ominous feeling'?

• Joyful

• Peaceful

• Exciting

• Foreboding or threatening

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What inference can you make from the sentence 'The student was carrying a backpack and a lunchbox'?

• The student is likely going to the beach.

• The student is likely going to school.

• The student is likely going to a museum.

• The student is likely going to a concert.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the root word in the word 'rearrange'.

• change

• re

• rear

• arrange

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

In the sentence 'The chef's delicious aroma filled the kitchen', what does the word 'delicious' tell you about the aroma?

• Pleasant and enjoyable

• Bland and tasteless

• Strong and overpowering

• Unpleasant and foul

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'meticulous' imply in the sentence 'She made meticulous notes during the lecture'?

• The notes were taken carelessly.

• The notes were taken with great attention to detail.

• The notes were barely legible.

• The notes were taken in a hurry.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4