Determining Word Meanings Using Context Clues

Clues that surround words that help the reader understand the meaning.

• context clues

• effect

• synonym

• homophone

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following may lead to vocabulary growth?

• having conversations with adults

• receiving instruction on specific words

• using context clues to figure out word meanings

• all of the above

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Read the story below. What does the word in bold mean?

• hole

• cannon

• office

• pole

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the story below. What does the word in bold mean?

• feels

• sponge

• sinks

• ties

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Use context clues to match the underlined word in each sentence below with its meaning.

• serious

• Gordon’s shapes were perfectly symmetrical while Janice’s were crooked and uneven.

• unhappy

• The mood in the church was very solemn although the pretty bride was smiling as she saw her flower girl dancing at the altar.

• even

• If we use the red napkins, my mom will be happy, but my dad will be discontent.

• tuneless

• The music coming from the guitar class was discordant unlike the melodious music in the piano class.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The chef, known for his **culinary** expertise, prepared a meal that left everyone in awe. What does "culinary" relate to?

• Music

• Cooking

• Gardening

• Painting

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

From the sentence: "The critic’s review was scathing," what can be inferred about the review?

• It was indifferent.

• It was confusing.

• It was harsh.

• It was favorable.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the phrase, "The athlete's perseverance was **monumental**," what does "monumental" mean?

• Unimportant

• Huge or significant

• Related to a monument

• Easily forgotten

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Choose the word that best fits the context: "She was elated when she heard the news of her acceptance into the university."

• Confused

• Worried

• Indifferent

• Overjoyed

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons for their students, so they detest when students neglect completing their work. What do the two blue italicized words mean, and what clues in the sentence help you determine their meanings? Please answer in a complete sentence in the space provided below.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4