Context Clues - Practice
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 12 pts
Even through he was ATTENTIVE and took notes, juan still did not understand the lecture.
Careless
Oblivious
Focused
Debilitated
Clueless
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 12 pts
The king was kind and BANISHED the thief instead of putting him in the dungeon.
What does the word BANISHED mean in this context?
Killed
Expel
Admit
Eliminate
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 15 pts
Even though he was ATTENTIVE and took notes, Juan still did not understand the lecture.
What is the context clue used in the text to help you define ATTENTIVE?
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
5 mins • 13 pts
Even though he was ATTENTIVE and took notes, Juan still did not understand the lecture.
What type of context clue in this sentence was used for the word ATTENTIVE? (a)
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MATCH QUESTION
5 mins • 12 pts
Match the following
Definion/Explanation Clue
Teachers use PEDAGOGY, research-backed teaching strategies, to help their students learn.”
Synonym Clue
He felt REMORSE, akin to strong guilt, for his actions.
Antonym Clue
VARIOUS types of insects, like bees, flies, and beetles, were observed.
Inference/General Context Clue
Unlike the ARDUOUS journey uesterday, today's was quite easy.
Example Clue
With her PANACHE for singing, everyone gave her a standing ovation.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
5 mins • 12 pts
Security put up a BARRICADE to keep the crowd away from the stage (a)
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
You can always tell when Jim is BLUFFING. He rubs his nose when he's not telling the truth.
Which two answer choices best describe what the word BLUFFING means?
(a) (b)
Laugh
Ailing
Fancy
Feign
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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