Context Clues Quiz

Not wanting to burden her mother further, Sally rode her bike to soccer practice. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the boldfaced word 'burden'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Greg was resigned to helping his father build a shed all weekend. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the boldfaced word 'resigned'.

Exhibit A at the trial was a tearstained letter of farewell from the dying wife. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the boldfaced word 'exhibit'.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Lou felt only apathy toward the student proposal about fees. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the boldfaced word 'apathy'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Phil the Groundhog had to emerge from his hole before the witnesses could declare an early spring. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the boldfaced word 'emerge'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

We studied motive energy in physics class last month. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the boldfaced word 'motive'.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Courtiers had to comply with court protocol when they had an audience with King George. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the boldfaced word 'comply'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What actions might you take if you are feeling neglected by your friends?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What do you feel is your strongest asset as a member of a class committee?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Describe an exotic place you would like to visit and explain why you would like to visit it.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4