Context Clues Quiz

Little Golden Books are popular for children to have when they are young. Many times they will keep the books for many years. It is not unusual for readers to keep their books until they become adults. They sometimes give their collection of books to children they know.

What is the meaning of the word collection as it is used in the paragraph?

• Items that are put out for others to see.

• A group of similar items that are saved.

• Money gathered for an important purpose.

• An old object that has special meaning.

After working for several years, Bessie Coleman boarded a ship to France. In a field not far from Paris, she approached a hangar where a man was writing in a book. She said, "I came for flying lessons." The man looked up from the rows of numbers, but he didn't speak. "I want to learn to fly," Bessie said.

What does the word boarded mean in the paragraph above?

• Went onto

• Thought about

• Watched closely

• Tried to stop

A soft, light material called Styrofoam was used to make the Big Tex statue's face. It could be carved easily into the shape of a face. Then, thin layers of other soft materials were placed on top. This way, the mouth could move almost like a person's mouth. The workers were careful to use materials that would not burn easily. It was important to avoid another fire.

Which word in the paragraph best helps the reader understand the meaning of carved?

• light

• shape

• face

• layers

The hot sun was drying out the sand. Carter grabbed his spray bottle and moistened the car while Max shapes the headlights and the grill with his fingers.

In the paragraph above, the word moistened means that the sand was made -

• wet

• firm

• shiny

• bright

Cayden and Conner are brothers who love being involved in the events, but the family needs to plan in order for the boys to continue racing together. As Cayden grows older and bigger, his equipment will need to grow, too. The Longs participate in fund-raising events to raise money for Cayden's equipment.

What is the best meaning for the word raise in the paragraph above?

• to bring to a standing postion.

• to wake up

• to collect for a purpose

• to care for and help grow

Carter and Max entered a sand creation contest. They worked together as they started the process of building their creation. Other builders slowed down as they passed Max and Carter, looking at the growing mound of sand. "Nice wall," said a man carrying a shovel. "Sports car," said Carter. "We just started."

What is the best meaning for the word passed in the paragraph above?

• to ignore

• to move by

• to throw or hit a ball

• to complete a class successfully

My friend was giving me some advice. He said, "When you meet someone new, ask them a question. IT can't be a mean question, and it has to be something that you're really curious about. Once people start talking about themselves, they don't judge you. They're just happy that someone is interested in what they have to say."

What is the best meaning of the word judge in the paragraph above.

• to listen to and decide a court case

• to choose the winner of a contest

• to form an opinion about someone

• to make a careful guess