assignment_returnWorksheet:
The Context Clue Crew
Standard(s): L.3.4.A
Kamil’s mom told him that he had bitten off more than he could chew. What does the underlined phrase in this sentence most likely mean?
He had taken too big of a bite.
He was wasting his time.
He had taken on too many new responsibilities.
He is not eaten enough.
Standard: L.3.4.A
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Directions: Read the following passage. Then, answer the questions that follow.
1Maria is a very intelligent third grade student at Sunshine Elementary. 2She is a diligent worker that wants to make straight As. 3Last night, she had a plethora of homework that took her several hours to complete. 4She had two pages of math homework to complete. 5She has a spelling worksheet to complete. 6She had a page of science homework to complete. 7She had one page of social studies homework to complete. 8Her __________ understand that she attends one of the top schools in the state and this requires a lot of hard work. 9Meanwhile, they feel that this amount of work ________ a bit absurd. 10There is no time for their ____________ extracurricular activities. 11They are going to call the school later today to discuss their concerns.
What does the word "plethora" in the passage MOST LIKELY mean?
too little
difficult
annoying
a lot
Standard: L.3.4.A
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Directions: Read the following passage. Then, answer the questions that follow.
1Maria is a very intelligent third grade student at Sunshine Elementary. 2She is a diligent worker that wants to make straight A's. 3Last night; she had a plethora of homework that took her several hours to finish. 4She had two pages of math homework to complete. 5She had a spelling worksheet. 6She had a page of science homework. 7She had one page of social studies homework to complete. 8Her parents understand that she attends one of the top schools in the state and this requires a lot of hard work. 9However, they feel that this amount of work is a bit absurd. 10There is no time for their daughter's extracurricular activities. 11They are going to call the school later today to discuss their concerns.
What does the underlined word in sentence 9 (absurd) MOST LIKELY mean?
clever
ridiculous
too much
too few
Standard: L.3.4.A
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Directions: Read the following passage. Then, answer the questions that follow.
1Maria is a very intelligent third grade student at Sunshine Elementary. 2She is a diligent worker that wants to make straight A's. 3Last night; she had a plethora of homework that took her several hours to finish. 4She had two pages of math homework to complete. 5She had a spelling worksheet. 6She had a page of science homework. 7She had one page of social studies homework to complete. 8Her parents understand that she attends one of the top schools in the state and this requires a lot of hard work. 9However, they feel that this amount of work is a bit absurd. 10There is no time for their daughter's extracurricular activities. 11They are going to call the school later today to discuss their concerns.
What does the underlined word in sentence 2 (diligent) MOST LIKELY mean?
lazy
hardworking
bored
fast
Standard: L.3.4.A
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Directions: Read the following passage. Then, answer the questions that follow.
1Maria is a very intelligent third grade student at Sunshine Elementary. 2She is a diligent worker that wants to make straight A's. 3Last night; she had a plethora of homework that took her several hours to finish. 4She had two pages of math homework to complete. 5She had a spelling worksheet. 6She had a page of science homework. 7She had one page of social studies homework to complete. 8Her parents understand that she attends one of the top schools in the state and this requires a lot of hard work. 9However, they feel that this amount of work is a bit absurd. 10There is no time for their daughter's extracurricular activities. 11They are going to call the school later today to discuss their concerns.
What does the underlined word in sentence 11 (discuss) MOST LIKELY mean?
to create
to write
to talk about
to ignore