Context Clues and Word Meaning

Context Clues and Word Meaning

6th - 8th Grade

15 Qs

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Context Clues and Word Meaning

Context Clues and Word Meaning

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

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Created by

Sandra Marlow

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The air was filled with the aroma of fresh-baked cookies, making my mouth water.

What is the meaning of the underlined word, aroma?

a noticeable smell

a pleasant or noticeable smell

the water is toxic.

the water in the parking lot is fowl.

Answer explanation

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aroma means a pleasant or noticeable smell, helps understand the sentence's meaning that the smell of cookies was making the speaker hungry.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After the storm, the streets were flooded, and I had to wade through ankle-deep water to get to my house.

Water that is literally up to my ankles.

A small puddle

flooding that requires a boat to navigate thru.

ankle deep is a major exaggeration of a little flooding.

Answer explanation

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Literally ankle-deep. This is often used as an over-exaggeration however, in this instance, it's literal.

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The teacher's lectures were often tedious, and most students struggled to stay awake during class.

Hard

boring

funny

serious

Answer explanation

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Tedious can be serious and boring. It's not hard because you are not presenting.

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help fight off the infection.

to provide a remedy/medicine

To give a pamphlet of ideas

To give a physical pill or drug to fight off the infection.

To give advice.

Answer explanation

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When a doctor prescribes anything, prescribes is a verb. It can be a physical pill/drug, a paper for the pharmacy and he can prescribe advice such as "get some rest".

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Sarah's exquisite dress was the highlight of the party, and everyone complimented her on her stunning outfit.

different and unique

fun and whimsical

It stands out in a positive way.

It's odd and she did not dress correctly for the party.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The room was filled with an acrid smell, making it difficult to breathe.

A pleasant smell

A toxic situation causing people to evacuate.

An unpleasant smell.

Fire

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The athlete's agility and speed on the field were impressive to watch.

Quick and Nimble

Fast and clunky

slow and steady

average but entertaining.

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