Context Clues in SPEAK (list 1)
Authored by Monti Katrib
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "monster" mean as it used in this sentence?
"A monster TV glows in a corner, taking up practically the whole room..."
frightening
huge
tiny
dark
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "hostile" mean as it used in this sentence?
"...and here I am in the middle of a hostile crowd that hates me."
happy
angry
pleasant
depressed
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "duck" in this sentence?
"My plan is to walk toward the auditorium with the rest of the crowd, then duck in a bathroom until the coast is clear."
hide out
crash into
break into
eat chips
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "smuggle" mean, based on this sentence?
"I brought some sponges from home. I want to smuggle in a blanket and some potpourri, too."
make
steal
sneak something in
take something away
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "demerit" mean based on this sentence?
"No more warnings. You just earned a demerit for wandering the halls without a pass."
a hall pass
a write-up or referral
a gift card
a perfect attendance award
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "chattering" mean based on this sentence?
"She always walks with me down the halls chattering a million miles a minute."
skipping
sneezing
talking/chatting
yelling
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "arranges" in this sentence?
"I have to come straight home after school unless Mom arranges for me to meet with a teacher."
avoid
complain
defend
organize/plan
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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