Context Clues

Context Clues

7th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Assessment

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English

7th - 8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.4, L.6.4A, L.1.5D

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Does this word have a positive or negative sound to it?
She was the mastermind behind our most successful class fundraiser ever. 

positive
both
negative
none

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use context clues to figure out the meaning:
Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents. 

peaceful
warlike
concise
calm

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers.  
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text. 

lazy
helpful
outstanding
happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

4.

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.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

5.

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

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.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? 

worried
angry
excited
in pain

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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