Context Clues - BrainPOP

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

• Synonym

• Definition

• Setting

• Example

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"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.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

"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.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"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.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have."

What does "denomination" mean in this context?

• Credit card

• Value of Money

• Loan

• Form of Currency

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

"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.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

"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.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar ____ but different ____.

• Sounds; Meanings

• Synonyms; Antonyms

• Spellings; Sounds

• Meanings; Spellings

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

"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

"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs."

What’s an antonym for "diverted?"

• Entertained

• Bored

• Satisfied

• Punctured

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A