Context Clues Quiz Review

The car collector bought the vintage Ford Mustang.

• rose colored
• broken down
• junker
• classic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The slovenly boy never cleaned his room or washed his hands.

• proud
• sloppy
• little
• careful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The city council concurred with the excellent recommendations of the library committee.

• agreed
• rejected
• argued
• stopped

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use the contrast context clue to choose the correct definition of the underlined word: When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes get smaller, or contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

• get smaller

• open

• get bigger

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use the comparison context clue to choose the correct definition of the underlined word: Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening.

• the focus of all attention

• the spotlight

• eyes

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use the example context clue to choose the correct definition of the underlined word: In the course of man’s evolution, certain organs have atrophied. The appendix, for example, has wasted away from disuse.

• an organ

• wasted away from disuse

• the appendix

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word in blue text?
 
You must not be indiscriminate when you are shopping for shoes. Carefully consider which shoes will be best for you before making your purchase.

• indecisive
• careful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word in blue text?
Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag.

• heavily loaded 
• light

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word in blue?
He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit, but he was too afraid of heights.

• Tall
• Short

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of the word in blue? 
Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature. 

• bossy
• easy-going

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4