Context Clues!
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6th - 9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
We could tell by the rotten smell, that something
putrid was in our trash can.
In this sentence, the word putrid means
alive
ample
appealing
rotten
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using certain body language is illicit in some
countries, but allowed in others.
In this sentence, the word illicit means
dumb
forbidden
cool
awkward
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Janice thought the man was friendly, but Casey
though he was malicious.
In this sentence, the word malicious means
dangerous
sweet
friendly
kind
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She
had never taken a lesson, yet she was able to play
the most complicated songs.
In this sentence, the word innate means
trained
unnatural
natural
learned
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The speaker's comments were detrimental to
Carl's reputation. Following the remarks, the
speaker agreed to a public apology, which included
valuable comments about Carl.
In this sentence, the word detrimental means
nice
useful
harmful
good
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The cop knocked the derringer, or gun, away from
the bad guy.
In this sentence, the word derringer means
hat
jewelry
gun
book
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when
he did such a vacuous thing as to jump off the roof
of our house.
In this sentence, the word vacuous means
stupid
annoying
outstanding
cowardly
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
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