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Using Context Clues for Meaning

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

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Using Context Clues for Meaning
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

During the storm, supplies were quickly depleted, or used up, and could not be replaced. Define the underlined word.

float

waterless

used up

calm

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Unlike the plain and simple clothing worn by the townsfolk, the queen wore a crown and ornate robes. Define the underlined word.

flower

decorative

used up

simple

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The quiet mountains were serene, unlike the loud, noisy, and stressful city. Define the underlined word.

peak

stressful

boisterous

calm

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The boat was buoyant, so it did not sink when it was placed in water. Define the underlined word.

decorative

able to float

calm

peak

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The desert is an arid and dry landscape. Define the underlined word.

decorative

able to float

money

waterless

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The teacher told the class to solve the algorithm, the formula used to calculate the answer. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

Antonym Clue

Synonym Clue

Inference Clue

Definition Clue

Example Clue

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

You should use Context clues when you need to find the______________.

spelling of an unknown word

meaning of an unknown word

pronunciation of an unknown word

origin of an unknown word

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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