Multiple Meanings of Words and Context Clues

If you start clicking your pen, it is only a matter of minutes before someone will get annoyed. 
Which meaning of the word matter is the SAME one used in the sentence above?

• something written
• something that takes up space
• a trouble or difficulty
• an amount or quantity 

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When I go near a small plane, I am always careful around the blade because I don't want to get hurt.
Which meaning of the word blade is the SAME one used  in the sentence above?

• a thin leaf of grass
• the cutting part of a tool
• the thin flat part of machines
• the metal part of an ice skate

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CCSS.L.5.5C

My teacher told me that the key to success was to work hard and try my best.
Which meaning of the word key is the SAME one used in the sentence above?

• an important, necessary thing
• a piece of metal that opens a lock
• a chart that explains colors and symbols on a map

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CCSS.L.5.5C

It took a while, but Susie gradually learned how to read by reading a little more each day.
Which word or words in the sentence help the reader know what gradually means?

• a little more each day
• learned how to read

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Heather was a little nervous, but she was also excited to fly on a plane for the first time to Paris. 
Which definition listed below fits the word plane as it is used in the sentence above?

• flat treeless land
• simple or boring
• a flying machine
• smooth or even

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The coach told our team that the best way to get better is to train together each day.
Which meaning of the word train is the SAME one used in the sentence above?

• to teach
• to prepare
• a connected line of railway cars
• the part of a dress that trails behind

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Sometimes having too much going on complicates life, making it more difficult to focus on the important things.
Which word or words in the sentence help the reader know what complicates means?

• Sometimes
• making it more difficult
• important things
• focus

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

When the electricity goes out, you have to try to keep food from spoiling and going bad.
Which sentence uses the word spoiling in the SAME way it is used in the sentence above?

• Ants invading our picnic is spoiling the fun!
• Those grandparents are spoiling their grandchild.
• I knew the bread was spoiling because it was green and fuzzy.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

It is very frustrating when a machine starts to jam while trying to work on it. 
Which sentence uses the word jam in the SAME way it is used in the sentence above?

• I had to leave right after school for a jam session with the band.
• Be careful not to jam your finger on the door.
• My favorite packed lunch is grape jam and peanut butter!
• A paper jam caused the printer to be shut down for the day.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When my mom cooks, she always makes sure to season vegetables with salt and pepper.

Which sentence uses the word season in the SAME way it is used in the sentence above?

• I am excited for the start of football season!

• Fall is my favorite season of the year.

• Grandma will season her apple pie with spices such as cinnamon.

• Strawberries taste the most delicious when they are in season.

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CCSS.L.5.5C