Context Clues for Meaning

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonym

• example

• inference

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word.

• example

• antonym

• definition

• synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

When Meagan was the interim president of the garden club, she handled all the club business for the five months before a new president was elected.

• temporary

• permanent

• interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.

• singers

• walkers

• pedals

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The class decided to exhibit the science projects during Parent Teacher Conferences.

• lose

• eat

• show

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

• popular

• out-dated

• round

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.

• dark

• normal

• bright

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

• simple

• beautiful

• detailed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

Oh don't worry about a trifle problem like losing your phone charger! We have plenty of extras.

• little

• giant

• hopeful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.

• weak

• good

• believable

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B