Context Clues-Practice, Types, and Evidence

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are context clues?

A piece of evidence used in the detection of a crime

Those things that Blue from Blue's Clues goes crazy over

They are clues that good readers use to find the meaning of unknown words

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a synonym?

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase

A word opposite in meaning to another

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an antonym?

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase

A word opposite in meaning to another

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are definition clues?

A clue where the definition is not explained; you need to look for clues before and after the sentences

A clue where the word's meaning is explained in the sentence

A clue where an example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an inference clue?

A clue where the definition is not explained; you need to look for clues before or after the sentences

A clue where the word's meaning is explained in the sentence

A clue where an example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.

definition

example

antonym

inference

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

inference

definition

synonym

antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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Context Clues-Practice, Types, and Evidence

What are context clues?

What is a synonym?

What is an antonym?

What are definition clues?

What is an inference clue?

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

She gave a cordial greeting-so different from the cold, unfriendly words she had said before.

What is the meaning of the word "cordial" as it is used in the sentence above?

When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be like her.

Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?

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Context Clues-Practice, Types, and Evidence

What are context clues?

What is a synonym?

What is an antonym?

What are definition clues?

What is an inference clue?

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

She gave a cordial greeting-so different from the cold, unfriendly words she had said before.What is the meaning of the word "cordial" as it is used in the sentence above?

When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be like her. Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?

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What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

She gave a cordial greeting-so different from the cold, unfriendly words she had said before.

What is the meaning of the word "cordial" as it is used in the sentence above?

When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be like her.

Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?