"If you knew the gravity of the situation, you wouldn't be laughing," Mr. Farmer said quietly. He didn't have to say more to get everyone's attention. What does "gravity" mean in THIS context?

a force that draws different objects towards the center of the earth

4th Grade Context Clues

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English

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4th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.5.5C, L.5.4B, L.1.5D

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Janice Polen

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This quiz focuses on vocabulary development through context clues, which is a fundamental reading comprehension skill for 4th grade students. The questions present challenging vocabulary words like "extensive," "fabrication," "expedite," "lofty," "chronic," "instigate," "fortify," and "divert" embedded within meaningful sentences and short passages. Students must analyze the surrounding text to determine word meanings, demonstrating their ability to use semantic and syntactic clues to unlock unfamiliar vocabulary. The complexity level is appropriate for 4th grade, as it requires students to move beyond basic sight words and apply higher-order thinking skills to infer meaning from context rather than relying on direct definitions. Created by Janice Polen, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 4. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for measuring students' vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension strategies. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before introducing more complex texts, or as targeted practice to reinforce context clue strategies taught during guided reading lessons. The quiz works equally well as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, independent homework to extend classroom learning, or review material before standardized assessments. This type of vocabulary work directly supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4.A, which requires students to use context as a clue to the meaning of words and phrases, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.4.4.C, which focuses on using context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"
The word "extensive"means

costing a lot of money

having no color

large amount

not enough

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is___________.

made of cloth

full of long words

funny

fake

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
What does expedite mean?

quicken

agree on

sue

discuss

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

We have rather lofty expectations for you. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be the owner of a major company before you turn forty.
Which word is a synonym for lofty?

shaky

high

small

lowly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

I like that store. All the employees strive to make the customers feel right at home.
Which word is a synonym of strive?

complain

fail

try

clean

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

If you don't recover from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine for the rest of your life. If something is chronic, it___________

is very painful

won't go away

makes you smell bad

isn't real

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent.
When you instigate something, you_____________

check it out

protect it

get it started

ignore it

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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10 questions

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"
The word "extensive"means

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is___________.

There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
What does expedite mean?

We have rather lofty expectations for you. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be the owner of a major company before you turn forty.
Which word is a synonym for lofty?

I like that store. All the employees strive to make the customers feel right at home.
Which word is a synonym of strive?

If you don't recover from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine for the rest of your life. If something is chronic, it___________

Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent.
When you instigate something, you_____________

I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame or you'll have a disaster with the first tremor.
What is a synonym for fortify?

"If you knew the gravity of the situation, you wouldn't be laughing," Mr. Farmer said quietly. He didn't have to say more to get everyone's attention.
What does "gravity" mean in THIS context?

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to

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4th Grade Context Clues

10 questions

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"The word "extensive"means

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?A fabrication is___________.

There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.What does expedite mean?

We have rather lofty expectations for you. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be the owner of a major company before you turn forty.Which word is a synonym for lofty?

I like that store. All the employees strive to make the customers feel right at home. Which word is a synonym of strive?

If you don't recover from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine for the rest of your life. If something is chronic, it___________

Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent.When you instigate something, you_____________

I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame or you'll have a disaster with the first tremor.What is a synonym for fortify?

"If you knew the gravity of the situation, you wouldn't be laughing," Mr. Farmer said quietly. He didn't have to say more to get everyone's attention.What does "gravity" mean in THIS context?

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to

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Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"
The word "extensive"means

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is___________.

There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
What does expedite mean?

We have rather lofty expectations for you. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be the owner of a major company before you turn forty.
Which word is a synonym for lofty?

I like that store. All the employees strive to make the customers feel right at home.
Which word is a synonym of strive?

Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent.
When you instigate something, you_____________

I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame or you'll have a disaster with the first tremor.
What is a synonym for fortify?

"If you knew the gravity of the situation, you wouldn't be laughing," Mr. Farmer said quietly. He didn't have to say more to get everyone's attention.
What does "gravity" mean in THIS context?