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Their large eyes help them see clearly through the darkness of night. While most birds are active in the daytime, owls soar silently through the moonlit sky. Their nighttime habits and sharp hearing make them some of the most successful hunters in the animal kingdom.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that nocturnal is used, which choice is the meaning of nocturnal?\u003Cbr>A. unable to fly [B. living](B. living) underwater\u003Cbr>C. active during the day D. active during the night |  | Answers |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | 1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.   |  |  |  |\n| 2) Kevin stayed up until midnight finishing his book report and barely slept at all. He felt lethargic all morning, unable to keep his eyes open during breakfast or move faster than a sloth. His arms and legs felt heavy, and he yawned every few minutes on the bus ride to school. His sluggish, drowsy behavior worried his teacher, who asked if he was feeling ill. Based on the context that lethargic is used, which choice is the meaning of lethargic?\u003Cbr>A. full of energy B. sluggish, drowsy, and lacking energy\u003Cbr>C. extremely angry D. very frightened |  | 4.  \u003Cbr>5.   |  |  |  |\n| 3) The gymnast performed every flip, spin, and landing with stunning precision during her routine. The judges searched carefully for errors but could not find a single fault in her performance. Her impeccable execution left the audience speechless, as not one mistake was made from start to finish. The flawless routine earned her the highest score of the entire competition.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that impeccable is used, which choice is the meaning of impeccable? |  |  |  |  |  |\n| A. somewhat messy B. very average\u003Cbr>C. flawless and without any mistakes D. full of errors\u003Cbr>4) In the morning, bright sunshine filled the March sky without a single cloud in sight. By noon, a sudden rainstorm poured down, soaking everything in minutes. An hour later, the sun returned, only to be followed by hail in the evening. The capricious weather that day made it nearly impossible to decide what to wear or whether to carry an umbrella. Based on the context that capricious is used, which choice is the meaning of capricious?\u003Cbr>A. extremely cold B. very gentle and mild\u003Cbr>C. changing suddenly and unpredictably D. staying exactly the same |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) The astute detective noticed a tiny mud stain on the suspect's shoe that everyone else had overlooked. She connected small clues that seemed completely unrelated and quickly pieced together what had happened. While other officers were still confused by the evidence, she had already solved the case. Her sharp, keen observation skills made her the best investigator on the entire police force.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that astute is used, which choice is the meaning of astute?\u003Cbr>A. easily tricked B. very forgetful\u003Cbr>C. extremely clumsy D. having sharp judgment and keen observation |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nLanguage Arts  \n[www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com)  \n6  \n1-5 80 60 40 20 0  \n Using Context Clues to Define Unknown Word in Paragraph Name: Answer Key  \n\n| Use the context clues to determine which choice best defines the word.\u003Cbr>1) Nocturnal creatures like owls sleep during the day and hunt after the sun goes down. Their large eyes help them see clearly through the darkness of night. While most birds are active in the daytime, owls soar silently through the moonlit sky. Their nighttime habits and sharp hearing make them some of the most successful hunters in the animal kingdom.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that nocturnal is used, which choice is the meaning of nocturnal?\u003Cbr>A. unable to fly [B. living](B. living) underwater\u003Cbr>C. active during the day D. active during the night |  | Answers |  |  |  |  |\n| ","cbCaifgVYRx0xVlc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifgVYRx0xVlc","pdf",42017,"English","# Use the context clues to define unknown word\n## Nocturnal\n## Lethargic\n## Impeccable\n## Capricious\n## Astute","[{\"question\":\"How do the questions determine the meaning of an unknown word?\",\"answer\":\"They provide a paragraph where the unknown word is used in context, then ask which option best matches its meaning based on surrounding details.\"},{\"question\":\"Which vocabulary words are included in this worksheet?\",\"answer\":\"The worksheet targets nocturnal, lethargic, impeccable, capricious, and astute.\"},{\"question\":\"Is there an answer key to check the multiple-choice selections?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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