
Determining Meaning of Unknown Words Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the context clue in the following sentence: 'The author used the word 'melancholy' to describe the character's mood.'
sad
used
happy
excited
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the context clue in the following sentence: 'The word 'ephemeral' is often used to describe the beauty of cherry blossoms.'
enduring
permanent
eternal
short-lived or fleeting
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the context clue in the following sentence: 'The word 'ubiquitous' means something that is found everywhere.'
pronunciation
definition
origin
antonym
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the context clue in the following sentence: 'The word 'resilient' is often used to describe people who can bounce back from difficult situations.'
stay still in difficult situations
bounce back from difficult situations
run away from difficult situations
fall down in difficult situations
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the context clue in the following sentence: 'The word 'pulchritudinous' is often used to describe someone who is physically attractive.'
physically attractive
mentally attractive
spiritually attractive
emotionally attractive
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Apply the strategy of using word parts to determine the meaning of the word 'benevolent'.
having a neutral desire or not caring for others
having a bad desire or wishing harm for others
having a good desire or wishing well for others
having a desire for oneself without considering others
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Apply the strategy of using synonyms to determine the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous'.
Omnipresent
Scarce
Rare
Limited
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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