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Context Clues Quiz

Authored by Michelle Bugno

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 2+ times

Context Clues Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are context clues?

Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words

Random facts about the author

The font and size of the text

The main idea of the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of context clue provides a synonym for an unknown word?

Example context clue

Synonym context clue

Antonym context clue

Definition context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence, 'The dog was very obedient, always following its owner's commands,' what does the word 'obedient' mean?

Willing to comply with commands or orders

Stubborn

Indifferent

Disobedient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of context clue is used when the meaning of the unknown word is directly stated in the sentence?

Indirect definition

Direct definition

Synonym

Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence, 'The storm caused widespread destruction, leaving many homes damaged,' what does the word 'destruction' mean?

Peace and tranquility

Reconstruction and repair

Minimal impact or effect

Great damage or harm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of context clue is used when the meaning of the unknown word is explained within the sentence?

Definition context clue

Example context clue

Antonym context clue

Synonym context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence, 'The teacher's stern look silenced the noisy class,' what does the word 'stern' mean?

friendly

soft

serious, strict, or harsh

lenient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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