Identifying Types of Context Clues

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9th Grade
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Mallory Hargett
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The arboretum, a place where trees and plants are grown for study and display, is a beautiful spot for a walk."
Example
Definition
Comparison
Contrast
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the meaning of the word "gregarious" using context clues: "Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties and social gatherings, Mark preferred solitude."
Shy
Sociable
Intelligent
Quiet
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of context clue is used in the sentence? "The dessert was delectable; for example, the chocolate cake melted in your mouth."
Definition
Example
Comparison
Cause and Effect
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Determine the meaning of "frugal" from the context: "She was frugal, unlike her brother who spent money carelessly."
Wasteful
Generous
Thrifty
Wealthy
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The weather was inclement, meaning it was stormy and unpleasant."
Definition
Example
Comparison
Contrast
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "melancholy" mean in this sentence? "The melancholy music made everyone feel sad and reflective."
Joyful
Sad
Loud
Exciting
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the type of context clue: "The two friends were as different as night and day; one was outgoing, while the other was reserved."
Definition
Example
Comparison
Contrast
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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