Context Clues Quiz

What are context clues?

• Hints that help readers understand unfamiliar words

• Sentences that interrupt the flow of reading

• Words that are difficult to pronounce

• Definitions provided by authors

Why is understanding context clues important for reading comprehension?

• It helps readers find the dictionary easily

• It allows readers to interrupt the flow of the story

• It enhances readers' understanding of the story

• It makes reading more challenging

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the term 'context' refer to?

• The prefix 'con' meaning 'with'

• The setting or surroundings of a word

• The written words in a text

• The flow of a story

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which type of context clue provides examples to help understand an unfamiliar word?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Definitions

• Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

In the sentence 'Carla was meticulous with her assignments, unlike her brother, Ralph, who scribbled all over the page', what does 'meticulous' mean?

• Neat and careful

• Messy and careless

• Excited and enthusiastic

• Afraid and shy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What type of context clue is used when an author provides a synonym for an unfamiliar word?

• Examples

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does the word 'repulsed' mean in the sentence 'Abbey was repulsed by the spider crawling up her arm'?

• A feeling of disgust and dislike

• A feeling of excitement and joy

• A feeling of fear and anxiety

• A feeling of surprise and curiosity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What can readers find by looking at the context of a word?

• The pronunciation of the word

• The definition of the word

• The origin of the word

• The length of the word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'ecstatic' in the sentence 'The crowd was ecstatic!'?

• Sad and disappointed

• Angry and frustrated

• Excited and thrilled

• Bored and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What type of context clue is used when an author provides a definition for an unfamiliar word?

• Examples

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B