Gordon wasn't sure that he cut out the shapes properly. He was afraid that he might have made them uneven, but his teacher assured him that his shapes were perfectly symmetrical . What does the word symmetrical mean in the sentence above?

All parts are the same or similar

Not forming a connection together

(3 minutes) In many cultures, there are certain TABOOS relating to mealtime. For example, in Nepal, you should never touch your food with your left hand. To be polite, use only the right hand for eating, as well as for giving anything to another person. Which context clues from the paragraph help you to know that TABOO means rules .

...never touch your food with your left hand.

(3 minutes) Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns of disease. When faced with a sudden outbreak of illness, epidemiologists study the situation to identify the CULPRIT . It might be bacteria in food, a virus spread by insects, or dirty, contaminated water supplies. What context clues in the paragraph help to determine that the word CULPRIT means the cause of the problem ?

Bacteria in food, a virus spread by insects...

Epidemiologists are public health workers...

...sudden outbreak of illness...

...epidemiologists study the situation...

(3 minutes) Every January, the United States Congress convenes in Washington, D.C. In years when there is no federal election, Congress generally remains in session until December. In election years, however, Congress usually ADJOURNS in October so that members can go home to campaign. What context clues in the paragraph show that the word adjourns means to end for a period of time ?

...so that members can go home and campaign.

...the United States Congress convenes in Washington, D.C.

...Congress generally remains in session until December.

...when there is no federal election...

Context Clues

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.6.4A, RI.6.4, L.5.4B

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of context clues use SIMILAR WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

Inference

Definition

Examples

Synonyms

Antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of context clues use OPPOSITE WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

Inference

Definiton

Example

Antonym

Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of context clue gives the words DEFINITION inside of the provided sentence?

Inference

Definition

Example

Antonym

Synonym

Tags

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

1 min • 1 pt

What type of context clue provides the reader with LISTS or SERIES that go with the provided word?

Inference

Definition

Antonym

Synonym

Example

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 type of context clue provides the reader with only small hints towards the definition, causing the reader to make an EDUCATED GUESS.

Inference

Definition

Example

Antonym

Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile."

Based on the context clues, what is a schneeman?

A person going skiing

Regular snow

A sled or sleigh

A snowman

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions. A rechner helps me divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil."

Based on the context clues, what is a rechner?

Compass

Numerator

Protractor

Calculator

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What type of context clues use SIMILAR WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

What type of context clues use OPPOSITE WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

What type of context clue gives the words DEFINITION inside of the provided sentence?

What type of context clue provides the reader with LISTS or SERIES that go with the provided word?

What type of context clue provides the reader with only small hints towards the definition, causing the reader to make an EDUCATED GUESS.

"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile."

Based on the context clues, what is a schneeman?

"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions. A rechner helps me divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil."

Based on the context clues, what is a rechner?

"Naturwissenschaften is my favorite subject in school, because we get to learn about the weather, solar system, and water cycle."

Based on context clues, what is naturwissenschaften?

"I went to the flughafen to pick up my brother. He flew from Maryland to see us."

Based on the context clues, what does flughafen mean?

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

What does the word audible mean above?

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Context Clues

16 questions

What type of context clues use SIMILAR WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

What type of context clues use OPPOSITE WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

What type of context clue gives the words DEFINITION inside of the provided sentence?

What type of context clue provides the reader with LISTS or SERIES that go with the provided word?

What type of context clue provides the reader with only small hints towards the definition, causing the reader to make an EDUCATED GUESS.

"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile." ﻿Based on the context clues, what is a schneeman?

"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions. A rechner helps me divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil." ﻿Based on the context clues, what is a rechner?

"Naturwissenschaften is my favorite subject in school, because we get to learn about the weather, solar system, and water cycle." ﻿Based on context clues, what is naturwissenschaften?

"I went to the flughafen to pick up my brother. He flew from Maryland to see us." Based on the context clues, what does flughafen mean?

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.What does the word audible mean above?

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"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile."

Based on the context clues, what is a schneeman?

"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions. A rechner helps me divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil."

Based on the context clues, what is a rechner?

"Naturwissenschaften is my favorite subject in school, because we get to learn about the weather, solar system, and water cycle."

Based on context clues, what is naturwissenschaften?

"I went to the flughafen to pick up my brother. He flew from Maryland to see us."

Based on the context clues, what does flughafen mean?

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

What does the word audible mean above?