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Context Clues

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days. 

Based on the context clues in the sentence, ecstatic means:

Nervous
Discouraged
Excited
Relieved

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.

Based on context clues in the passage, migrate means _____________.

Lay eggs
Eat
Move away
Sing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the passage below.  Which word(s) best help you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  

Followed her mother's requests
Folded her clothes
Brushed her teeth
That night

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What's an antonym for "diverted?"

entertained
bored
satisfied
punctured

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

____ is what you already know about something, which can be applied to what you read.

stage directions
context clues
prior knowledge
plot lines

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
What does feeble mean? 

Weak
Good
Strong
Believable

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?

credit card
value of money
loan
form of currency

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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