Context Clues Vocabulary

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.

• Fierce

• Calm

• Thin

• Tame

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn in late.

• Purposefully

• Hated

• Happily

• Always

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The mother bathed the baby the tepid water.

• Lukewarm

• Hot

• Muddy

• Cold

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The car collector brought the vintage Ford Mustang.

• Rose Colored

• Broken down

• Real

• Classic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The slovenly boy never cleaned his room or washed his hands.

• Proud

• Sloppy

• Careful

• Little

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The policeman arrested the speeder for flagrantly disobeying the speed limit.

• Joyfully

• Cautiously

• Obviously

• Sadly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The city council concurred with the excellent recommendations of the library committee.

• Agreed

• Rejected

• Argued

• Stopped

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

A man of few words, he is known for his brevity

• Briefness

• Athleticism

• Laughter

• Skills

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

He cannot make a decision because he vacillates back and forth on the issue.

• Changes

• Remains

• Runs

• Listens

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

Ms. Johnstun's has an eclectic playlist with Beethoven and The Beastie Boys.

• Varied

• Tasteful

• Gross

• Long

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D