Pistas de Contexto

Identify the correct use of context clues in the following sentence: 'The arboreal creature, which lives in trees, is known for its agility.'

• The word 'arboreal' is defined by the phrase 'which lives in trees'.

• The word 'creature' is defined by the phrase 'is known for its agility'.

• The word 'agility' is defined by the phrase 'which lives in trees'.

• The word 'known' is defined by the phrase 'lives in trees'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'gregarious' in the sentence: 'The gregarious student was always surrounded by friends.'?

• Shy

• Sociable

• Intelligent

• Lonely

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the sentence that uses context clues to define the word 'melancholy'.

• The melancholy music made everyone feel sad.

• The music was melancholy, a type of happiness.

• Melancholy is a word that means joyful.

• The music was loud and melancholy.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence 'The austere teacher was strict and serious,' what does 'austere' mean?

• Friendly

• Lenient

• Strict

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence provides a context clue for the word 'ephemeral'?

• The ephemeral sunset was beautiful but lasted only a few minutes.

• The sunset was beautiful and lasted for hours.

• The sunset was beautiful and permanent.

• The sunset was beautiful and never-ending.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word 'benevolent' mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent woman donated all her savings to charity.'?

• Selfish

• Kind

• Greedy

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The clandestine meeting was held in secret.'

• Meeting

• Held

• Secret

• Was

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of 'voracious' in the sentence: 'The voracious reader finished the book in one day.'?

• Slow

• Uninterested

• Eager

• Careless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Choose the sentence that uses context clues to define 'serendipity'.

• Finding a $20 bill on the ground was pure serendipity, a happy accident.

• Serendipity is a type of sadness.

• The serendipity of the event was planned.

• Serendipity means a planned event.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence 'The cacophony of the city was overwhelming,' what does 'cacophony' mean?

• Silence

• Harmony

• Noise

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F