Determining Meaning of Unknown Words Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

Apply the strategy of using antonyms to determine the meaning of the word 'ephemeral'.

• lasting

• eternal

• enduring

• permanent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Apply the strategy of using examples to determine the meaning of the word 'resilient'.

• resilient means unable to recover from difficult conditions

• resilient means able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions

• resilient means weak and fragile

• resilient means easily broken or damaged

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Apply the strategy of using a dictionary to determine the meaning of the word 'pulchritudinous'.

• Beautiful

• Gorgeous

• Ugly

• Average

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CCSS.L.3.2F