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Context Clues

Authored by Michael Little

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

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Context Clues
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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In the sentence, "The mountain was obscured by thick fog," what does "obscured" most likely mean?

visible

hidden

colorful

tall

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does the word "frugal" mean in the sentence: "My grandmother is very frugal; she always looks for sales and uses coupons"?

careless

generous

thrifty

messy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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In the sentence, "The teacher's instructions were concise and clear," what does "concise" mean?

confusing

brief and to the point

lengthy

colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The woman wore an elaborate costume. What does "elaborate" mean in this context?

simple

detailed and intricate

boring

expensive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the meaning of "ominous" in the sentence: "Dark clouds gathered in the sky, giving an ominous feeling"?

cheerful

threatening or foreboding

bright

beautiful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The chef used a variety of "spices" to enhance the flavor of the dish. What are "spices" in this context?

cooking tools

herbs and seasonings

vegetables

desserts

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does the word "plentiful" mean in the sentence: "After the rain, the garden became plentiful with blooming flowers"?

scarce

abundant or full

colorful

fragrant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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