Context Clues Quiz

Which type of context clue involves the reader inferring the meaning of a word based on clues within, before, and/or after the sentence?

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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

Which type of context clue involves using punctuation marks to imply meaning?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "prosecuted" mean in the context of the sentence: "The suspect was prosecuted yesterday when the state brought criminal action against him."?

• To praise someone

• To conduct legal proceedings against a person

• To ignore someone

• To reward someone

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I got an abysmal grade on my science project. It was extremely bad. What is the definition of "abysmal"?

• Extremely good

• Slightly bad

• Extremely or hopelessly bad

• Moderately bad

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "static" mean in the context of the sentence: "The character in the novel evolves and changes over the course of the story. She is definitely not a static character."?

• Unchanging

• Dynamic

• Evolving

• Active

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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

Which of the following words is an antonym of "bolstered"?

• Supported

• Strengthened

• Weakened

• Reinforced

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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

What did the government bring upon the inhabitants of the frontiers?

• Prosperity and peace.

• Merciless Indian Savages.

• New trade opportunities.

• Educational reforms.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The medicine was definitely _________, but I still felt sick for days.

• potent

• weak

• potency

• ineffective

Art isn't a particularly ______ career, but I can earn money doing something else as well.

• successful
• rewarding
• unprofitable

• lucrative

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The prison was _________ to life in prison

• convicted
• acquitted
• condemned

• paroled

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D