A bold wind grabbed Mia's cap as she and her parents hiked down the trail. What does the underlined figure of speech mean in the sentence?

The wind blew Mia's cap off her head.

Mia took her cap off her head because of the wind.

When they reached the pond, Mia exclaimed, "There must be a million ducks here!" What does the underlined figure of speech mean in the sentence?

There are one million ducks at the pond.

I can guess the number of ducks.

Suddenly, clouds gathered and chased the sun out of the sky. What does the underlined figure of speech mean in the sentence?

The sun disappeared quickly when clouds filled the sky.

The clouds were faster than the sun.

The clouds pushed the sun out of the sky forever.

The clouds had an important meeting.

The rain ignored Mia and her family's plans to go out on a rowboat. What does the underlined figure of speech mean in the sentence?

Mia's family had made plans, but now it was raining.

The rain did not affect the plans Mia and her family had.

Mia and her family enjoyed their time out in a rowboat.

Other people enjoyed rowboats, but not Mia's family.

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! What does rash mean in the context of the preceding sentence?

with little thought or consideration

trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese

Below you will find statements with a specific word in quotes. The context clues in these sentences should help define the underlined word. Note that each statement is an example of a certain type of context clue. Which of following examples can Synonym be applied to?

Jason felt 'guilt', or shame, for his actions during the football game.

Coyotes, black bears and bobcats are all 'forest animals.'

George was one of my best friends outside of football but quickly became the 'antagonist' during our football game.

Jason had trouble deciding what form of 'transportation' to use for his trip. His choices included bus, train, car, or plane.

Which of the following sentences is an example of an antonym context clue for the word nervous?

Although James was 'nervous' about the exam, Brandi was not worried.

James knew that being nervous, tense, and uneasy were all feelings he'd feel about taking his exam.

James was nervous, or tense, about his exam.

James was nervous about his exam, which meant he felt uneasy about it.

“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 toward each other

Which of the following is a simile?

She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.

He was a tiger leaping on his prey.

They were louder than a rock concert.

Is a saying that is not to be taken literally.

Is comparing two unlike things.

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Authored by Kathleen Gunter

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This quiz focuses on context clues and figurative language for seventh-grade English Language Arts students. The questions systematically assess students' ability to determine word meanings using various types of context clues, including synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples, and inference. Students must demonstrate mastery of identifying signal words and phrases that provide meaning clues, understanding how surrounding text supports vocabulary comprehension, and recognizing different categories of context clues. The quiz also evaluates understanding of figurative language devices including personification, hyperbole, and similes. Students need strong analytical reading skills to parse sentences for meaning-making elements, the ability to distinguish between literal and figurative language, and competency in using Greek and Latin roots and prefixes to decode unfamiliar vocabulary. The complexity of the passages and vocabulary words, along with the metacognitive skill of identifying types of context clues, aligns perfectly with seventh-grade reading comprehension expectations. Created by Kathleen Gunter, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 7 and 9. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes throughout the learning process, from introducing context clue strategies during direct instruction to providing formative assessment data on student progress. Teachers can use this quiz as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of a vocabulary unit, assign it for independent practice to reinforce lessons on context clues, or implement it as a review activity before standardized assessments. The varied question formats make it highly effective for homework assignments that allow students to practice these critical reading skills at their own pace. This assessment directly supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.4 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.4.A-D standards, which require students to determine meanings of unfamiliar words using context clues, analyze word relationships, and interpret figurative language. The quiz provides teachers with clear data on which students have mastered these essential vocabulary acquisition strategies and which students need additional targeted instruction.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

can you help me

her father walked in

sounding annoyed, too

relaxing with a magazine

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found them to be unfathomable.

hard to understand

easy to laugh at

hard to believe

easy to listen to

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage below. Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?

On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?

Use

Car or train

Afternoon

Thursday

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jack was an avid baseball card collector. He saved all of his money up until he could purchase new cards. He kept them in a safe and sure place. What does the word avid mean?

Fearful

Eager

Fast

Careless

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All children need healthy foods to thrive. By adding fruits and vegetables, kids will grow strong and healthy. Without them, they may get sick. What does the word thrive mean?

Learn

Travel

Exercise

Grow

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read this sentence:
The park's ISOLATION is part of the allure.
What does the word ISOLATION mean in the sentence?

beauty

popularity

vastness

aloneness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the sentence below:
Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.
What does the word resistance mean?

opposition

agreement

question

approval

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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context clues 7th grade

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found them to be unfathomable.

Read the passage below. Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?

Jack was an avid baseball card collector. He saved all of his money up until he could purchase new cards. He kept them in a safe and sure place. What does the word avid mean?

All children need healthy foods to thrive. By adding fruits and vegetables, kids will grow strong and healthy. Without them, they may get sick. What does the word thrive mean?

Read this sentence:The park's ISOLATION is part of the allure.What does the word ISOLATION mean in the sentence?

Read the sentence below:Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.What does the word resistance mean?

Read the sentences below:Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.Which words provide a clue to the meaning of resistance?

A bold wind grabbed Mia's cap as she and her parents hiked down the trail.What does the underlined figure of speech mean in the sentence?

When they reached the pond, Mia exclaimed, "There must be a million ducks here!"What does the underlined figure of speech mean in the sentence?

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Read the passage below. Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?

On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?

Read this sentence:
The park's ISOLATION is part of the allure.
What does the word ISOLATION mean in the sentence?

Read the sentence below:
Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.
What does the word resistance mean?

Read the sentences below:
Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.
Which words provide a clue to the meaning of resistance?

A bold wind grabbed Mia's cap as she and her parents hiked down the trail.
What does the underlined figure of speech mean in the sentence?

When they reached the pond, Mia exclaimed, "There must be a million ducks here!"
What does the underlined figure of speech mean in the sentence?