Context Clues in Summer of the Mariposas

What are context clues?

• Hints found within a text that help define unfamiliar words

• The main characters in a story

• The setting of a story

• The title of a book

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In "Summer of the Mariposas," what does the word "mariposas" mean?

• Butterflies

• Flowers

• Stars

• Rivers

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following is a type of context clue?

• Definition

• Illustration

• Table of contents

• Index

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence, "The girls were apprehensive, or nervous, about their journey," what does "apprehensive" mean?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Angry

• Happy

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which character in "Summer of the Mariposas" is the oldest sister?

• Odilia

• Juanita

• Velia

• Delia

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

If a sentence says, "The river was tranquil, calm and peaceful as the girls crossed," what context clue helps you understand "tranquil"?

• Calm and peaceful

• The river

• The girls

• Crossed

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Read this sentence from the novel: "The house was in disarray, with clothes and books scattered everywhere." What does "disarray" most likely mean?

• Neatness

• Messiness

• Silence

• Brightness

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the sentence, "She was elated, her face glowing with happiness," which word is a context clue for "elated"?

• Glowing

• Happiness

• Face

• She

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If you read, "The journey was arduous, requiring great effort and strength," what does "arduous" mean based on the context?

• Easy

• Dangerous

• Difficult

• Short

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence from "Summer of the Mariposas" uses a synonym as a context clue?

• "The path was treacherous, dangerous and full of obstacles."

• "The sun was bright."

• "They walked together."

• "She smiled."

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4