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Context Clues

Authored by Pauline Ruiz

English

5th Grade

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Context Clues
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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the meaning of the underlined word using the clue words in the sentence:

The sweltering weather is so uncomfortable. We turned on all our electric fans but it didn't help much.

What's the meaning of the underlined word "sweltering"?

stormy

very hot

windy

rainy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the meaning of the underlined word using the clue words in the sentence:

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!"

What's the meaning of the underlined word "adamant"?

stubborn

happy

mean

nervous

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the meaning of the underlined word using the clue words in the sentence:

The new student on our soccer team is a novice because they are just learning how to play.

What's the meaning of the underlined word "novice"?

expert

skilled

beginner

energetic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the meaning of the underlined word using the clue words in the sentence:

Aaron is a wonderful piano player, but Sophia is more versatile; she sings, acts, paints, and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.

What's the meaning of the underlined word "versatile"?

boring

exciting

skillful

skinny

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the meaning of the underlined word using the clue words in the sentence:

Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was famished by dinnertime.

What's the meaning of the underlined word "famished"?

dizzy

tired

full

hungry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the meaning of the underlined word using the clue words in the sentence:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

What's the meaning of the underlined word "ecstatic"?

excited

nervous

relieved

disappointed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the meaning of the underlined word using the clue words in the sentence:

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

What's the meaning of the word "parched"?

sleepy

hungry

thirsty

exhausted

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