Context Clues

Quiz

•

English

•

9th Grade

•

Practice Problem

•

Medium

•

CCSS

L.7.4A, L.1.5D, L.8.6

+12

Standards-aligned

Dhimiter Qirjazi

Used 12+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

1. At the fall of Berlin, anarchy, or complete disorder, reigned until Allied forces took control.
What kind of context clue is used here?

Definition

Comparison

Contrast

Cause/Effect

Example

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

2. That song, for instance, has no good qualities; it is devoid of melody, rhythm, and interesting lyrics.
What does devoid mean?

complete

lacking

impressive

helpful

unfortunately

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

3. A glass of warm milk before bedtime often has a soporific effect; consequently, you may fall asleep more easily.
What kind of context clue is used here?

Definition

Comparison

Contrast

Cause/Effect

Example

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4. Like decayed leaves, other decomposed vegetable matter makes good fertilizer.
Which word in this sentence gives you a clue as to the meaning of decomposed?

vegetable

matter

leaves

decayed

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 CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. The general’s caution contrasted with the temerity of his fierce warriors.
What is the best synonym of temerity based on the context?

insecurity

intelligence

bravery

weakness

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

30 sec • 1 pt

6. Because this room is small, you don’t need to speak in a stentorian voice to be heard.
What is the best synonym for stentorian based on the context?

quiet

loud

angry

nervous

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

30 sec • 1 pt

7. Although the weather was calm and peaceful, dark clouds were gathering portentously on the horizon.
What is the best synonym for portentously based on the context?

quickly

ominously

quietly

slowly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

15 questions

PRESENT AND PAST WISHES / MIXED CONDITIONALS

Quiz

•

7th - 12th Grade

10 questions

Thai Festival

Quiz

•

6th - 10th Grade

10 questions

Narrative Text

Quiz

•

9th Grade

10 questions

GRAMMAR ( is-am-are )

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

10 questions

PRESENT PERFECT

Quiz

•

9th Grade

13 questions

Paper 1 English AQA

Quiz

•

8th Grade - Professio...

10 questions

English Year 2 : My Beloved Malaysia

Quiz

•

2nd - 9th Grade

10 questions

Hydroponics and Aquaponics Quiz

Quiz

•

9th - 10th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

15 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

4th Grade

20 questions

Figurative Language Review

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Discover more resources for English

15 questions

Main Idea and Supporting Details.

Quiz

•

4th - 11th Grade

10 questions

Theme

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Identify Supporting Details

Quiz

•

6th - 9th Grade

16 questions

Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

Quiz

•

9th Grade

10 questions

Identifying Participles and Participle Phrases

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

12 questions

IREAD Week 4 - Review

Quiz

•

3rd Grade - University

23 questions

Subject Verb Agreement

Quiz

•

9th Grade - University

25 questions

Greek and Latin Roots

Quiz

•

5th - 9th Grade

Context Clues

10 questions

1. At the fall of Berlin, anarchy, or complete disorder, reigned until Allied forces took control.
What kind of context clue is used here?

2. That song, for instance, has no good qualities; it is devoid of melody, rhythm, and interesting lyrics.
What does devoid mean?

3. A glass of warm milk before bedtime often has a soporific effect; consequently, you may fall asleep more easily.
What kind of context clue is used here?

4. Like decayed leaves, other decomposed vegetable matter makes good fertilizer.
Which word in this sentence gives you a clue as to the meaning of decomposed?

5. The general’s caution contrasted with the temerity of his fierce warriors.
What is the best synonym of temerity based on the context?

6. Because this room is small, you don’t need to speak in a stentorian voice to be heard.
What is the best synonym for stentorian based on the context?

7. Although the weather was calm and peaceful, dark clouds were gathering portentously on the horizon.
What is the best synonym for portentously based on the context?

8. We expect decorum from our students; we hope our visitors will also behave properly.
Decorum means to behave properly. What kind of context clue tells you this?

9. In the nineteenth century, some writers used a pseudonym to conceal their identities. Charlotte Brontë at first used the pen name Currer Bell.
What do you think pseudonym means based on the context?

10. Most students are reticent in the first weeks of school, but they eventually come out of their shells and make friends.
What is the best synonym for reticent?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English

Context Clues

10 questions

1. At the fall of Berlin, anarchy, or complete disorder, reigned until Allied forces took control.What kind of context clue is used here?

2. That song, for instance, has no good qualities; it is devoid of melody, rhythm, and interesting lyrics.What does devoid mean?

3. A glass of warm milk before bedtime often has a soporific effect; consequently, you may fall asleep more easily.What kind of context clue is used here?

4. Like decayed leaves, other decomposed vegetable matter makes good fertilizer.Which word in this sentence gives you a clue as to the meaning of decomposed?

5. The general’s caution contrasted with the temerity of his fierce warriors.What is the best synonym of temerity based on the context?

6. Because this room is small, you don’t need to speak in a stentorian voice to be heard.What is the best synonym for stentorian based on the context?

7. Although the weather was calm and peaceful, dark clouds were gathering portentously on the horizon.What is the best synonym for portentously based on the context?

8. We expect decorum from our students; we hope our visitors will also behave properly.Decorum means to behave properly. What kind of context clue tells you this?

9. In the nineteenth century, some writers used a pseudonym to conceal their identities. Charlotte Brontë at first used the pen name Currer Bell.What do you think pseudonym means based on the context?

10. Most students are reticent in the first weeks of school, but they eventually come out of their shells and make friends. What is the best synonym for reticent?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English

1. At the fall of Berlin, anarchy, or complete disorder, reigned until Allied forces took control.
What kind of context clue is used here?

2. That song, for instance, has no good qualities; it is devoid of melody, rhythm, and interesting lyrics.
What does devoid mean?

3. A glass of warm milk before bedtime often has a soporific effect; consequently, you may fall asleep more easily.
What kind of context clue is used here?

4. Like decayed leaves, other decomposed vegetable matter makes good fertilizer.
Which word in this sentence gives you a clue as to the meaning of decomposed?

5. The general’s caution contrasted with the temerity of his fierce warriors.
What is the best synonym of temerity based on the context?

6. Because this room is small, you don’t need to speak in a stentorian voice to be heard.
What is the best synonym for stentorian based on the context?

7. Although the weather was calm and peaceful, dark clouds were gathering portentously on the horizon.
What is the best synonym for portentously based on the context?

8. We expect decorum from our students; we hope our visitors will also behave properly.
Decorum means to behave properly. What kind of context clue tells you this?

9. In the nineteenth century, some writers used a pseudonym to conceal their identities. Charlotte Brontë at first used the pen name Currer Bell.
What do you think pseudonym means based on the context?

10. Most students are reticent in the first weeks of school, but they eventually come out of their shells and make friends.
What is the best synonym for reticent?