Context Clues Quiz

What is a context clue?

• A word or phrase that helps understand an unfamiliar word

• A type of punctuation mark

• A synonym for a difficult word

• A paragraph in a text

Where can context clues be found?

• In the glossary

• In surrounding sentences or paragraphs

• In the title of the text

• In the author's biography

Which of the following can be a type of context clue?

• A footnote

• A definition

• A chapter title

• A bibliography

What is the purpose of a context clue?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide entertainment

• To help understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word

• To summarize the text

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

• Illustration

Context clues can include definitions, examples, synonyms, or what else?

• Antonyms

• Metaphors

• Similes

• Hyperboles

How do context clues help readers?

• By making the text longer

• By providing background information

• By helping understand unfamiliar words

• By summarizing the text

Which of the following is an example of a context clue?

• A table of contents

• A synonym in the text

• A chapter heading

• A page number

What can context clues help readers understand?

• The author's biography

• The meaning of an unfamiliar word

• The publication date

• The number of pages

Context clues can be found in which part of the text?

• Only in the introduction

• Only in the conclusion

• In surrounding sentences or paragraphs

• Only in the footnotes