Context Clues/Multiple Meaning TEST

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

• shocked

• not surprised

• bored

• interested

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

• vote

• understand

• approve

• discuss

Tags

TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

• frozen

• sweet

• colorful

• healthy

Tags

TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

• eager

• unwilling

• fearful

• afraid

Tags

TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

TEKS.ELA.6.2B

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.8.2B

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

• chaos

• calm

• shouting

• quiet

Tags

TEKS.ELA.3.3B

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.MATH.4.3B

TEKS.MATH.5.3B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• antonym

• example

• definition

• synonym

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2B

TEKS.MATH.4.3B

TEKS.MATH.5.3B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonym

• definition

• antonym

• example

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

TEKS.MATH.4.3B

TEKS.MATH.5.3B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonym

• example

• antonym

• definition

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

TEKS.MATH.4.3B

TEKS.MATH.5.3B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word.

• example

• antonym

• definition

• synonym

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

TEKS.MATH.4.3B

TEKS.MATH.5.3B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.

A dispute is a __________.

• musical instrument

• choice of music

• discovery

• disagreement

Tags

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.ELA.RI.2C

TEKS.MATH.3.3D