Context Clues

TRANQUIL. The boat sailed gently in the tranquil lake.

• Calm

• Stormy

• Wavy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The mother bathed the baby in the tepid water.

• Lukewarm

• Cold

• Freezing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

• Look for clues in the sentence

• Ask your teacher

• Look it up in the dictionary

• Skip it

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Anna is a great cook and baker! She is careful to make sure her food is not bland.

• Flavorless

• 
  Sweet

• Flavorful

• 
  

  Delicious

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Context clues can be a ___________.

• definition/explanation

• synonym/restatement

• antonym/contrast

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "inquisitive" in the following sentence: "The inquisitive student asked many questions during the lecture, eager to learn more about the topic."

• Disinterested

• Curious

• Silent

• Bored

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Reserved

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."

• Modern

• Useful

• Outdated

• Popular

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does "reputation" mean in the sentence: "The restaurant's reputation for having the best seafood in town made it very popular."?

• Menu

• Location

• Beliefs

• Public perception

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Read the passage below.  Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?

On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?

• Car or train

• Use

• Afternoon

• Thursday

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4