Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning

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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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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.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
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.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
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.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
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.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
I cringed when I heard her drag her nails on the chalkboard.
jump in excitement
shrink back in disgust or fear
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
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