Context Clues Quiz

1. Ashley is such a cheerful person. She is always smiling. Cheerful means:

• angry

• happy

• confused

• strict

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

2. When Michael spilled the milk on accident he said "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." Accident means:

• an unexpected event

• a planned event

• an apology

• a celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

3. My son and his two companions love playing games. They are always happy to play together. Companions means:

• jokes

• enemies

• friends

• games

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

4. James had insomnia for many nights, but he was finally able to fall asleep. Insomnia means:

• hungriness

• tiredness

• sleeplessness

• joyfulness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

5. Although Madison spread a rumor that Hailey's pearls were fake, it turned out that they were genuine. Genuine means:

• real

• hard

• ugly

• white

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

6. Our expedition to Italy was the best trip I've taken in my life! I really enjoyed our journey! What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

7. The glass plate shattered when it hit the floor and broke into a thousand pieces. What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

8. Elvira's room was such a mess. There was a heap of dirty clothes laying in the corner, the bed was unmade, and the trash was overflowing. What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

9. The intruders ransacked the house looking for valuables such as money and jewelry. Drawers were left open, clothes were thrown everywhere, and furniture was turned over. What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

10. I was excited to go to the theme park because I had never been there before. What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C