Context Clues Review

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "Unlike his gregarious brother, who loved parties and social gatherings, Mark preferred solitude and quiet evenings at home."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Angry

• Intelligent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Define the word "obfuscate" based on its usage in the sentence: "The lawyer's attempt to obfuscate the facts only made the jury more suspicious."

• Clarify

• Confuse

• Simplify

• Reveal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Identify the root in the word "benevolent" and determine its meaning.

• "bene" meaning good

• "vol" meaning wish

• "lent" meaning full of

• "ent" meaning state of

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Match the word "audible" with its correct meaning.

• Visible

• Hearable

• Touchable

• Tastable

Analyze the word usage in the sentence: "The politician's rhetoric was incendiary, sparking outrage among the crowd." What does "incendiary" mean in this context?

• Soothing

• Provocative

• Boring

• Informative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Identify the suffix in the word "happiness" and determine its function.

• "ness" indicating a state or quality

• "hap" indicating luck

• "pen" indicating a tool

• "ess" indicating female

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "ephemeral" in the sentence: "The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a few moments before the darkness took over."

• Eternal

• Temporary

• Unchanging

• Predictable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Identify the affix in the word "unbelievable" and determine its function.

• "un" indicating not

• "believe" indicating trust

• "able" indicating capability

• "liev" indicating faith

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

Analyze the word usage in the sentence: "The scientist's hypothesis was tenable, supported by years of research and data." What does "tenable" mean in this context?

• Weak

• Defensible

• Uncertain

• Unfounded

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "cognizant" in the sentence: "She was fully cognizant of the challenges ahead, yet she remained undeterred."

• Unaware

• Aware

• Afraid

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A