Context Clues

Context Clues

6th - 8th Grade

8 Qs

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Context Clues

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Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.7.4A, L.6.4C, L.1.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 

Definition/Restatement
Comparison/Example
Contrast
Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

Pleased

Surprised

Frustrated

Disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 

Definition/Restatement
Comparison/Example
Contrast
Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 

Expedited
Cancelled
Delayed
Advanced

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  

Definition/Restatement
Comparison/Example
Contrast 
Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  

Careful 
Thrifty
Careless
Wasteful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

Definition/Restatement
Comparison/Example
Contrast 
Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

Rejection
Shock
Disapproval 
Praise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C