Context Clues
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7th - 8th Grade
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Rachel Mersmann
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What acronym helps you remember the types of context clues to look for?
NASA
RADAR
SAGE
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
When trying to decode an unfamiliar word, what are 4 types of context clues? Hint: What does SAGE stand for?
synonyms
antonyms
thesaurus
general context *inference*
examples
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
2 mins • 1 pt
Ashamed of his flaccid, or flabby muscles, Glenn joined the local gym. What synonym context clue helps you understand the meaning of flaccid?
ashamed
flabby
muscles
gym
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a memorial, that is tribute, to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. What synonym context clue helps you understand the definition of memorial?
Vietnam
tribute
service
country
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Look for an antonym to help you understand the meaning of posterior: Kim first noticed the posterior rather than the head of the rattlesnake because of the noise of its rattles. HINT: When you find the antonym of the unknown word, you need to find the opposite definition in the answer choices.
middle
rear
top
outside
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Use general context to decode the meaning of hodgepodge: Kashada decorated her room with a hodgepodge of posters of everything from country music stars to hard rock groups and everything in between. What does hodgepodge mean?
unity
theme
mix
group
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Use example context clues to help you understand the meaning of paragons: Sports figures, including Michael Jordan, Dale Earnhardt, and Serena Williams, become paragons of excellence in our society.
people
role models
heroes
rules
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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