Understanding Words in Context

Determine the meaning of the word "regulation" in the following sentence: "The new regulation required all students to wear uniforms to school."

• A type of clothing

• A rule or directive

• A school event

• A form of punishment

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using context clues, what does the word "insight" mean in this sentence: "Her insight into the problem helped the team find a solution quickly."

• A misunderstanding

• A deep understanding

• A guess

• A distraction

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "fallow" in the context of this sentence: "The farmer left the field fallow for a season to restore its nutrients."

• Planted with crops

• Left unplanted

• Covered with water

• Filled with rocks

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the sentence "The resemblance between the twins was so strong that even their teachers confused them," what does "resemblance" mean?

• Difference

• Similarity

• Argument

• Distance

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "capacity" mean in the following sentence: "The auditorium has a seating capacity of 500 people."

• A type of chair

• The ability to hold

• A musical performance

• A ticket price

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Using context clues, determine the meaning of "negotiate" in this sentence: "The two countries had to negotiate a peace treaty to end the conflict."

• To ignore

• To discuss terms

• To start a war

• To write a book

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "enthralled" mean in the context of this sentence: "The audience was enthralled by the magician's performance."

• Bored

• Captivated

• Confused

• Annoyed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence "His behavior at the formal dinner was unseemly, drawing disapproving looks from the other guests," what does "unseemly" mean?

• Appropriate

• Inappropriate

• Exciting

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4