assignment_returnWorksheet:
Context Clues
Standard(s): L.5.4
Keely was bored. She spent each day counting buttons, and she did not believe that there could be a more monotonous task. But even though it was repetitive and boring, she knew it was important.
Select the best definition of the underlined word based on the context clues.
dull
exciting
advantageous
varied
Standard: L.5.4
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Sandra was not happy with the way her group assignment was going. She knew her teacher believed in the importance of collaborative work, but it really felt like she was doing it all by herself.
Select the best definition of the underlined word based on the context clues.
individual
expectation
shared
separate
Standard: L.5.4
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Her mother called again, and she could hear the impatience in her voice downstairs.
Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues.
patience
annoyance
endurance
persistence
Standard: L.5.4
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
The colors swirled around and around the room.
Select the best definition of the underlined word based on the context clues.
dance, sing
spin, twirl
stand, put
remain, stay
Standard: L.5.4
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
He snatched the chickens out of the yard and ran off with them!
Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues.
stole
gave
smelled
glowed
