Context Clues for Definitions Practice

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3rd Grade
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Ernie Woodlief
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Michael Jordan is renowned for the way he played basketball, while Albert Pujols is renowned for the way he plays baseball.
What does renowned mean?
famous; well-known
mysterious
hated
awkward; clumsy
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes. What does TRAGIC mean?
fantasy, dream
disastrous, awful
extremely happy
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. What does appalled mean?
Pleased
Surprised
Frustrated
Disgusted
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out. What does congested mean?
empty
hot
crowded
forceful
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Salamanders are nocturnal and usually spend daylight hours hiding under fallen logs or damp leaves. What does nocturnal mean?
active at night
active during the day
hidden
sleeping
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Harry is going to construct a big tower with his blocks. What does construct mean?
collect
build
sort
draw
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2E
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.5.6
CCSS.L.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Emma peered out the car window at the snow. What does peered mean?
stared
searched
bowed
touched
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
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