Use Context Clues to Determine Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.A
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It looks like I’m going to be watching this movie solo, no one else is in the theater with me.
Based on the text, what does the word “solo” mean?
To be alone
To be heard
To be with people
To group
Explanation
Solo means to be alone.
The fact that he didn’t make the soccer team is absurd. He was the best player on the team last year and always scored at least one goal per game.
Based on the text, what does the word “absurd” mean?
Completely unreasonable
To be skilled
A certainty
To be sure
Explanation
Absurd means to be completely unreasonable.
Speed limit signs are posted along roads and highways to keep people safe. Going a faster speed than the sign indicates is prohibited. If you are caught going above the speed limited posted, you will be given a ticket and a fine.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
not allowed
suggested
difficult
not likely
Explanation
prohibited means something is not allowed.
Speed limit signs are posted along roads and highways to keep people safe. Going a faster speed than the sign indicates is prohibited. If you are caught going above the speed limited posted, you will be given a ticket and a fine.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
to report
to advertise
to show
to tell
Explanation
The word indicates means "to show".
Right before I needed to cook dinner, I realized that I didn't get anything out of the freezer to cook. I quickly grabbed a package of chicken out of the freezer and began to run it under very hot water in order to hasten the thawing process.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
to run
to speed up
to cook
to boil
Explanation
The word hasten means to speed up.
The font on the page is miniature. I can hardly read it.
Based on the text, what does the word “miniature” mean?
Very small
Very large
Huge
Forceful
Explanation
Miniature means to be very small.
Ali is so thirsty. She would love a cold beverage.
Based on the text, what does the word “beverage” mean?
A drink
Food
A towel
A cover
Explanation
A beverage is a drink.
I really want to purchase that new phone, but it costs way too much money so I don’t think I can buy it.
Based on the text, what does the word “purchase” mean?
To buy
To want
To have
To admire
Explanation
To purchase something means to buy.
My mom is a reliable person. I know if she tells me that she’s going to do something, she’s going to do it.
Based on the text, what does the word “reliable” mean?
Able to be trusted
To be forced into something
An ability to provide
To be friendly
Explanation
Reliable means to be trusted or counted on.
In order to get an A in the class, you are required to submit all of your homework assignments. So you better make sure everything is turned in before the end of the year.
Based on the text, what does the word “required” mean?
To have to do something
To enjoy something
To read
To be lazy about something
Explanation
To be required means you have to do something.