Context Clues & Vocabulary
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
5 mins • 3 pts
Read the two sentences to determine the meaning or meanings of gruesome:
I could not stomach the gruesome scenes in the new horror movie.
My hours are gruesome, I'm so tired at the end of the day.
Select ALL the possible synonyms of gruesome.
horrible
hideous
long
disgusting
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The detective was relentless! He questioned the subject until they broke down.
What could be a definition of relentless?
to be really good at something
to be persistent
to be tough
Answer explanation
To be persistent
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Ever since she had a baby, Ellen felt forsaken by her friends. At least she had her mom and husband - they would never forsake her.
What does forsaken mean?
to not be loved
to be abandoned
to not be supported
to be betrayed
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
It was a clandestine meeting. What was spoken during the meeting was to be kept under wraps.
What is a synonym of clandestine?
secret
rare
quick
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
5 mins • 2 pts
Although all his friends were energetic and noisy, he was not that boisterous.
Select ALL the possible synonyms of boisterous
lively
loud
calm
chill
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The teacher had never seen such a commotion! The lunch room was in chaos!
What does commotion mean?
a disturbance
a group of people
a crowd
a herd
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Everyone loved her. She was an incredibly amiable person!
What is an antonym of amiable?
warm
friendly
reserved
civil
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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