ELA Smart Start 10/3/23 Context Clues
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are the four types of context clues?
summary
explanation
definition, synonym, antonym, example
comparison
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What type of context clue provides a direct definition of an unknown word?
example
antonym
synonym
definition
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When using the context clues strategy of synonyms, what should you look for?
Words or phrases that have opposite meanings to the unknown word.
Words or phrases that have unrelated meanings to the unknown word.
Words or phrases that have similar spellings to the unknown word.
Words or phrases that have similar meanings to the unknown word.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What type of context clue uses examples or descriptions to help understand an unknown word?
comparison
exemplification
illustration
definition
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are the three main strategies for using context clues?
Use of punctuation marks, analysis of sentence structure and identification of keywords.
Use of surrounding words, consideration of tone / mood and search for synonyms / antonyms
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When using the context clue strategy of contrast, what should you look for?
Similarity or agreement in meaning.
Irrelevant information.
Grammatical or typographical errors.
Difference or contradiction in meaning
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to understand how to use context clues?
To summarize the main idea of the text.
To determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases in a text.
To analyze the structure of the text.
To identify the author's purpose in writing the text.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
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