#2CONTEXT CLUES | Using Context Clues

Joan thought it was futile to warn the children about fighting, since they kept on doing it the more she spoke. 

What does futile mean? 

• good 

• useless 

• vain 

• helpless 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Her mom told her to be careful how she handled the knife, because of its fine edge.

What does fine mean? 

• strong 

• neat 

• healthy 

• sharp 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The vendor made a handsome profit on Sunday, because the goods she sold were in great demand. 

What does handsome mean in this passage? 

• fair 

• good looking 

• pretty 

• abundant 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

When she smiled and nodded at me, I knew that she had comprehended my words. 

What does comprehended mean? 

• understood 

• felt 

• realized 

• recognized 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The plan he gave me had never been carried out. It was quite a perilous undertaking that was full of risks.

What does perilous mean? 

• massive 

• dangerous 

• strange 

• famous 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

About five miles from here, the two rivers merge to form one large river. 

What does merge mean? 

• run 

• seperate 

• meet 

• rush 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Jennifer is an amiable person; she has many friends and gets along well with everyone.

What does amiable mean? 

• carefree 

• devoted 

• good natured 

• sensible 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

It amazed him that so much noise could come out of such small, weak creatures. 

In this passage, what does amazed mean? 

• pleased 

• surprised 

• disturbed 

• worried 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Many countries do not make sufficient use of their natural resources which include forests, rivers, mines, oil wells, copper and asphalt. 

What are resources in this passage?  

• wealth 

• supplies 

• ideas 

• devices 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Many farmers are exposed to the dangers of lethal insecticides. Those who spray plants without adequate protection have been know to die from the effects.

What does lethal mean? 

• dangerous 

• effective 

• deadly 

• serious 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F