Common CoreCCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.4CCSS-2010

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases…

Common Core·ela·Grade 5·Last verified: May 21, 2026

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.

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