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Context Clues!

Authored by Kelly Beer

English

5th - 7th Grade

CCSS covered

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Context Clues!
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

shocked

not surprised

bored

interested

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

vote

understand

approve

discuss

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

frozen

sweet

colorful

healthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

eager

unwilling

fearful

afraid

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

chaos

calm

shouting

quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The monkey's vociferous chatter made me with I had earplugs.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

antonym

definition

example

inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

antonym

inference

definition

synonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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