Context Clues/Inferences Quiz

A context clue is...

• A short retelling of a story from beginning to middle to end.

• A sentence that tells you what a story is mainly about.

• Unknown Vocabulary

• A hint that helps you establish the meaning of unknown words.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

What does the bolded word mean?

• remove

• explain

• understand

• shout

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Gently, I dragged my hairbrush through my puppy Sable's matted fur. He whined as I did it, but after I was done his coat was smooth.

What does the bolded word mean?

• colored

• clean

• wet

• tangled

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

During the intense storm Juan got a phone alert that said: It's too risky to drive anywhere in these hazardous conditions.

What does the bolded word mean?

• dangerous

• freezing

• fresh

• windy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Darrell was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because he was scared.

What does the bolded word mean?

• unwilling

• excited

• happy

• disappointed

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.

What does the bolded word mean?

• huge

• skinny

• furry

• round

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

An inference is a ______________ guess

• wild

• unknown

• educated

• prediction

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

The kids were fighting in the back of the car again, and the mother had enough of it! She suddenly stops the car---

What do you infer she stops the car for?

• To stop and get ice cream for the boys.

• To kick the younger boy out the car because he always starts the fight.

• To turn around and give the boys a stern talking too.

• To run inside of Walmart quickly to buy milk.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Kenya and her dad were fishing at a lake when she suddenly heard a boy and his dad cry out loudly and jump and hug one another.

Kenya should infer that the boy and his dad.....

• Dropped their iphone in the lake.

• Were celebrating the boy's tenth birthday.

• Saw an Alligator in the lake.

• Caught a large fish on their line.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

"Kipper! Kipper! Come here!" you hear your neighbors shout as they walk up and down the street with a treat in their hand.

What do you infer your neighbor is doing?

• Calling out for your other neighbor to join them for a walk.

• Coaxing their two year old to come inside the house.

• Talking to the amazon package man before he leaves.

• Searching for their dog who has escaped their backyard.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1