Context Clues Quiz

What are context clues?

• Information that is irrelevant to the main idea of the text.

• Words or phrases that have multiple meanings.

• Hints or information found in a text to help understand the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

• Sentences that are difficult to understand.

Which of the following is an example of a context clue?

• A context clue is a type of punctuation mark used to separate words in a sentence.

• A context clue is a type of figurative language used to create imagery in a text.

• The author uses surrounding words or phrases to give hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

• A context clue is a type of rhetorical device used to persuade the reader to agree with the author.

What is the purpose of using context clues to determine word meaning?

• To make the text more interesting

• To determine word meaning

• To confuse the reader

• To waste time

Which of the following is an example of a synonym context clue?

• Option A: The word 'synonym' in the question itself indicates that the correct answer is an example of a synonym context clue.

• Option C: The word 'example' in the question itself indicates that the correct answer is an example of a synonym context clue.

• Option A: The word 'antonym' in the question itself indicates that the correct answer is an example of a synonym context clue.

• Option B: The word 'definition' in the question itself indicates that the correct answer is an example of a synonym context clue.

What does it mean when a word is defined within the sentence?

• The sentence uses the word in a different context than its usual meaning.

• The sentence provides a clear and specific explanation or definition of the word.

• The sentence provides multiple definitions for the word.

• The sentence does not provide any explanation or definition of the word.

Which of the following is an example of an antonym context clue?

• Hot and cold

• Up and down

• Big and small

• Fast and slow

What does it mean when a word is repeated in the sentence?

• It indicates that the word is misspelled and needs to be corrected.

• It emphasizes the importance of that word or adds emphasis to the sentence.

• It means that the word is a conjunction and connects two parts of the sentence.

• It implies that the word is a filler and has no real meaning in the sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an example context clue?

• The word 'cat' in a sentence about dogs.

• The word 'happy' in a sentence about sadness.

• The phrase 'in conclusion' in the middle of a paragraph.

• The phrase 'such as' in a sentence.

What does it mean when a word is contrasted with another word?

• Emphasizing their similarities or shared meanings

• Ignoring their differences and similarities

• Highlighting their differences or opposite meanings

• Using them interchangeably

Which of the following is an example of an inference context clue?

• When the author provides a definition for the word or phrase

• When the author includes a picture or illustration of the word or phrase

• When the author provides information or details that allow the reader to infer the meaning of a word or phrase

• When the author uses a synonym for the word or phrase