Brain Pop Context Clues Quiz

1. What is the closest synonym for the word "context?"

• Synonym

• Definition

• Setting

• Example

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

2. "The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." What is the best synonym for "injunction?"

• Official command

• Question

• Crime

• Guilty verdict

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting." In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:

• Homophones

• Homonyms

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

4. "Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered their way through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition for "eloquent?"

• Well-spoken

• Musical

• Quick-witted

• Intelligent

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5. "We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?

• Value of money

• Value of money

• Loan

• Form of currency

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world— cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Homonyms

• Homophones

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

7. "Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized the Congo." What does "imperialism" mean?

• When one country declares war on another

• When two countries form a partnership

• When a country declares its independence

• When one country takes over another

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

8. The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar ________ but different ______.

• a. Sounds; meanings

• Synonyms; antonyms

• Spellings; sounds

• Meanings; spellings

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

9. "King Max was known for his benevolence. He was said to be the ______, gentlest, and most generous man in the kingdom." What word might fit in the blank?

• Happiest

• Richest

• Handsomest

• Nicest

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

10. "The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What’s an antonym for "diverted?"

• Entertained

• Bored

• Satisfied

• Punctured

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4