Context Clues Quiz

Which is the BEST definition for legitimate as it is used in the selected sentence?

• not being legal
• Based on logical reasoning; reasonable
• Being in compliance with the law; lawful
• Being in accordance with established or accepted patterns and standards

Which is the BEST definition for blocks as it is used in the selected sentence?

• Definition 1
• Definition 2
• Definition 3
• Definition 4

What is the meaning of the word bank as it is used in this sentence from the passage?

• to put out a small campfire
• to drive on an inclined curve of a racetrack
• the rising ground bordering a lake, river, or sea
• a place of business that takes care of money and money issues

Which is the correct meaning of the word token as used in this sentence?

• Definition 1
• Definition 2
• Definition 3
• Definition 4

In this sentence from the first paragraph of the passage, how does the author help a reader understand the meaning of the word novice?

• by including a definition in the sentence.
• by giving examples of NOVICE joggers.
• by repeating the word in surrounding sentences.
• by comparing novice joggers to world-class runners.

In paragraph 2, the word captivating means

• peculiar.
• menacing.
• fascinating.
• impractical.

A synonym for the word mellow in paragraph 2 is

• mild.
• active.
• bubbly.
• serious.

Tommy was a real avid baseball card collector. He inherited the desire to collect cards because his dad had a collection, too.

• eager

• careless

• apart

• fearful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

This morning, Christian seems to have a sluggish, dull, slow-moving attitude. 

• antonym
• synonym
• cause and effect
• example

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After a long, desperate journey, the group finally saw an oasis, an area in the desert with water. 

• definition or description
• synonym
• example
• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C