Context Clue Riddles
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a context clue?
A hint within a text that helps define a difficult word
A type of punctuation mark
A synonym for the word 'context'
A grammatical error
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses context clues to define the word 'gregarious'?
The gregarious student was always surrounded by friends.
The gregarious student was shy and reserved.
The gregarious student disliked social events.
The gregarious student was often alone.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The arid climate was inhospitable to most plants,' what does 'arid' mean?
Dry
Wet
Cold
Humid
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees'?
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Example
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The novel was so riveting that I couldn't put it down.'
Riveting
Novel
Couldn't
Down
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence provides a synonym as a context clue for the word 'melancholy'?
The melancholy music made everyone feel sad.
The melancholy music was upbeat and lively.
The melancholy music was loud and jarring.
The melancholy music was a favorite at parties.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The cacophony in the market was overwhelming,' what does 'cacophony' mean?
Loud noise
Silence
Pleasant sound
Music
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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