Context Clues: Definition, Synonym, Antonym
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
Antonyms
Synonyms
definition
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
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
What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of entrepreneurial spirit?
“Her entrepreneurial spirit, a tendency to start and run businesses, was evident from her lemonade stand.”
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of philanthropist?
A philanthropist, someone who seeks to promote the welfare of others, donated a large sum of money to the hospital.
synonym
antonym
definition
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
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of terse?
The letter was terse, brief and to the point, and left no room for argument.
synonym
antonym
definition
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
1 min • 1 pt
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
Antonyms
Synonyms
definition
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
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of erroneous?
The student’s answer was erroneous, or incorrect.
synonym
antonym
definition
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
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of idiosyncrasies?
Her idiosyncrasies, those unique habits and quirks that everyone has, made her a memorable character.
synonym
antonym
definition
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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