Context Clues

"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"

• official command
• question
• crime
• guilty verdict

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting." In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:

• homophones
• homonyms
• synonyms
• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"

• well-spoken
• musical
• quick witted
• intelligent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?

• credit card
• value of money
• loan
• form of currency

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CCSS.L.5.5C

"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

• antonyms
• synonyms
• homonyms
• homophones

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized the Congo." What does "imperialism" mean?

• When one country declares war on another
• When two countries form a partnership
• When a country declares its independence
• When one country takes over another

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar ___ but different ___.

• sounds; meanings
• synonyms; antonyms
• spellings; sounds
• meanings; spellings

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What's an antonym for "diverted?"

• entertained
• bored
• satisfied
• punctured

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

"King Max was known for his benevolence. He was said to be the ___, gentlest, and most generous man in the kingdom." what word might fit in the blank?

• happiest
• richest
• handomest
• nicest

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ornate means:

The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

• Simple

• Beautiful

• Detailed

• Relieved

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A