Understanding Context Clues
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are context clues?
Words that rhyme with the word in question
Hints in the surrounding text that help determine the meaning of a word
A definition provided in the dictionary that explains the exact meaning
Words that sound similar to the word in question
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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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using a synonym as a context clue?
"The dessert was delectable, even though she was stuffed."
"The weather was cold, but not freezing."
"She was cheerful, although slightly tired."
"The cake was parched, or dehydrated, after hours in the oven."
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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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'connotation' refer to in the context of understanding a word’s meaning?
The associated feelings readers have with a word
The literal dictionary definition
The spelling of the word
The opposite meaning of the word
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CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a passage describes a situation as 'grim' using negative words, which of the following words would likely fit in the passage?
Cheerful
Miserable
Neutral
Uncertain
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can identifying antonyms help in understanding context clues?
They provide a definition of the word
They contrast the word with an opposite meaning, giving hints about its definition
They repeat the word multiple times to solidify its meaning
They provide examples of the word with several different descriptions
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary strategy to use when you encounter an unfamiliar word in a passage?
Skip the word and move on
Guess based on the first letter of the word, since it will match an answer
Look up the word in a dictionary immediately
Use context clues from the surrounding sentences to infer the meaning
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a context clue question, if the passage has a positive tone, which type of word should you most likely choose?
A word with a neutral connotation
A word with a positive connotation
A word with a negative connotation
A word that is ambiguous
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
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