Multiple Meaning Words Context Clues

"She would fire me, and I would lose the freedom the dollar gave me, as well as the standing I had at home."

• To be in an upright position on your feet

• Position or reputation

• To be still

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CCSS.L.5.5C

"Perhaps he understood that what I wanted was a solution to the job, not an escape from it."

• A liquid mixture

• A way to solve a problem

• The answer to a difficult math question

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word block mean in the sentence below?

Mike asked if the trash was going to block the path.

• a group of buildings

• a solid piece of something

• to be in the way

• to join something to wood

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In which sentence does right mean the same as below?

Keyla helped because it was the right thing to do.

• I drove to the end of the street and turned right

• James said that we should leave right away

• The right to free speech is an important idea

• Stella always tries to do what is right

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Use the context clues to determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.

Shelby served Jacob some French toast for breakfast. He ate it politely, even though he's not wild about French toast.

• not well behaved

• in a natural state

• very enthusiastic

• out of control

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

bend (bend) verb 1. to direct or turn in a particular direction 2. to force from a straight line to a curved or angular one 3. to fasten something 4. to change one’s thoughts

Sentence: Jasmine was positive that she was right about how many miles it was to Colorado; but she decided she could bend a little and for once, let her brother be right.

Which is the best definition of the word bend as it is used in the sentence?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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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

What does the word rock mean in the sentence?

The grandmother like to rock the baby to sleep.

• a pebble or stone

• to affect someone greatly

• to move from side to side

• a type of music

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In which sentence does jam mean the same as below?

• The photocopier beeped because it had a jam

• Sofia was late to work because of a traffic jam

• Rachel had to jam on the brakes to stop in time

• Javon couldn't jam the sleeping bag back into its case.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the following sentence: 'The bank is located next to the river.' What does the word 'bank' mean in this sentence?

• slope

• financial institution

• money storage

• riverbed

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'She wore a bright red bow in her hair,' what does the word 'bow' mean?

• a type of shoe

• decorative knot or ribbon

• a type of hat

• a type of weapon

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CCSS.L.5.5C