Understanding Context Clues
Authored by Elizabeth Mitchener
English
10th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which signal words are associated with the definition type of context clue?
but, however, instead
is, are, means
for example, such as, including
like, as, similarly
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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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which context clue category does the example "The cacophony in the living room, including the yelling toddlers, was irritating" belong to?
Definitions
Examples
Antonym or Contrast
Synonym or Comparison
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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 is the purpose of using context clues in reading?
To make the text longer
To confuse the reader
To help understand the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary
To add more characters to the story
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if the meaning you identified does not fit the context?
Ignore the word
Choose a better meaning based on context clues and background knowledge
Ask someone for the correct meaning
Use a dictionary immediately
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the benefit of using context clues and background knowledge to infer the best meaning of a word?
It saves time
It is always accurate
It helps understand the word in the context it is used
It eliminates the need for a dictionary
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the text imply about encountering unfamiliar words?
It is uncommon.
It is a normal part of reading.
It should be avoided.
It only happens to beginners.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the favorite pranks of the Exoscells mentioned in the passage?
Hiding shoes
Jumping out from behind a door
Playing loud music
Turning off the lights
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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