Context Clues

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9th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

many abilities

boring

not skilled

exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

Covered

ruined

bounced

invisible

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.

anxious

upset

happy

fearful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

sassy and sarcastic

rude and mean

sad and distant

trustworthy and reliable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

thrilled

modest

bored

nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

disguised

watchful

superior

youthful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

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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Context Clues

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?

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Context Clues

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?.

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.This uses which type of context clue?

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.This is an example of which type of context clue?

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.Which type of context clue is used?

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.What type of context clue is this?

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We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?