#2CONTEXT CLUES | Using Context Clues
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John Kerr
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Joan thought it was futile to warn the children about fighting, since they kept on doing it the more she spoke.
What does futile mean?
good
useless
vain
helpless
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Her mom told her to be careful how she handled the knife, because of its fine edge.
What does fine mean?
strong
neat
healthy
sharp
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The vendor made a handsome profit on Sunday, because the goods she sold were in great demand.
What does handsome mean in this passage?
fair
good looking
pretty
abundant
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When she smiled and nodded at me, I knew that she had comprehended my words.
What does comprehended mean?
understood
felt
realized
recognized
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The plan he gave me had never been carried out. It was quite a perilous undertaking that was full of risks.
What does perilous mean?
massive
dangerous
strange
famous
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
About five miles from here, the two rivers merge to form one large river.
What does merge mean?
run
seperate
meet
rush
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jennifer is an amiable person; she has many friends and gets along well with everyone.
What does amiable mean?
carefree
devoted
good natured
sensible
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
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