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Context Clues Test

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7th - 8th Grade

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Context Clues Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jody lived a sedentary life, rarely engaging in exercise or even leaving the house for a walk along the colorful streets near her home. 

lively
interesting
puzzling
inactive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In carpentry, Chuck is a model of ineptitude, hitting a finger with a hammer and sawing a crooked line. 

humor
clumsiness
failure to plan
surprise

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Senator Fogg launched into his usual harangue, an endless lecture on the frightful conditions everywhere. 

long, ranting speech
humorous comment
obvious lie
dessert

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A portion of the sign protrudes beyond the corner of the building, presenting an obstacle for every passerby. 

becomes visible
twists
sticks out
reappears

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mr. Allen was parsimonious by nature, refusing to buy anything unless it was on sale. 

thoughtful
clever
thrifty
small

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

John Paul entered with his hat askew, for it perched at an impossible angle on his head. 

crooked
colorful
inside out
reversed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Only a trained eye can discern, or tell the difference between, a high and low quality diamond. 

disagree
recognize
rule out
control 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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