
Vocabulary: Context Clues
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"And the best lecturers combine knowledge with showmanship. They can make any subject from world history to computers, leap vividly to life."
In sentences above, the word showmanship means
dramatic skill
handwriting
research ability
popularity
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Business attire will impress the interviewer..... As the old saying goes, the clothes make the man (or woman)."
The word attire means
notes
answers
clothing
posture
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"He just sat there looking woebegone while I pondered whether or not to help my fellow men."
In the sentence above, the word pondered means
thought about
remembered
forget about
knew
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"He approached the door of the newspaper office timidly, opened it, and stood on the threshold as if uncertain about the kinds of creatures he would face inside.. He just looked nervous and uncomfortable."
The word timidly means
confidently
shyly
loudly
on schedule
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"It was th lie and the deliberate attempt to cheat me out of money that really angers me."
The word deliberate means
easy
fair
planned
weak
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If my mother had mended my pants while the rip was small, it would not have gotten so much bigger.
What does the underlined word mean?
ripped
bought
fixed
worn
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Maria is the most consistent student that I have all day. I know that she will always bring all of her materials and do well because that is what she has done all year.
The word consistent means
constant and dependable
chaotic and confusing
dishonest and deceiving
enthusiastic and positive
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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