Context Clue: Making sense out of unknown words

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English
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4th Grade
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Adrienne Cook
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
mixed
angry
distrustful
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
Choose the best definition of the word in italics.
love
hate
perform
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
Identify the meaning of the word in italics.
helpful
harmful
pleasant
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
Identify the correct meaning of the word in italics.
pests
animals
insects
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”
Identify the correct meaning of the word in italics.
expensive
cheap
unattractive
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface. Identify the meaning of the word in italics.
small amount
package
leftover
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
Identify the meaning of the word in italics.
plump
thin
black and white
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4A
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
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