Determining the Meaning of Vocabulary Words With Use of Context Clues

Determining the Meaning of Vocabulary Words With Use of Context Clues

by Laquinta F.

Multiple Choice

Carol failed to spot important details when completing her Social Studies homework. She seemed to have overlooked key items when answering questions.  What does the word overlooked mean in the text?

• paying close attention 

• asked for help when needed

• did not ask for help when needed

• did not notice

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Monroe buys envelopes by the bundle, she has a large family and enjoys writing letters to everyone. What is the meaning of the word bundle

• for a select few

• large quantity

• very little amount

• needing assistance with performing a task

Multiple Choice

Shane is a very competitive football player. He has no serious rival for his title of state champion. What is the meaning of the word rival?

• friend

• cousin

• competitor

• teacher

Multiple Choice

Mr. Herbert asked Kelly to stand in as an alternate actor in the school play. If the main actress becomes ill, he will need someone to take her place. What is meaning of the word alternate?

• no one else

• everyone else 

• some students

• another

Multiple Choice

Babies are expected reach many important milestones before the age of 1-years-old. This means they are healthy and making progress. What does the word milestones mean as it is used in this sentence?

• development

• crying

• walking

• crawling

Multiple Choice

Sabrina loves listening to music so loud that her mom comes to her room often and asks her to turn down the volume. What does the word volume mean as it is used in the sentence?

• whisper

• quietness

• intensity of sound

• music

Multiple Choice

Kimberly was texting her friend while walking to class. She did not intend on hurting anyone. But, before she knew it, she had collided with another student. What is the meaning of the word collided?

• a slight tap

• to not make contact

• crawling towards something

• make contact with force