Context Clues and Word Meanings Quiz
Authored by Rose Hahn
English
8th Grade
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following sentence and determine the meaning of the word "elated" based on the context:
"After receiving the news of her scholarship, Maria felt elated and couldn't stop smiling."
Sad
Angry
Overjoyed
Confused
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
CCSS.L.8.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"After receiving the news of her scholarship, Maria felt elated and couldn't stop smiling."
Which word(s) in the sentence help you to know the meaning of "elated"?
couldn't stop smiling
scholarship
felt
receiving the news
Tags
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
CCSS.L.8.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use context clues to help you determine the meaning of the word "deduce" in the sentence below:
"The detective's keen observation skills helped him deduce the identity of the crook."
Ignore
Conclude
Forget
Question
Tags
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
CCSS.L.8.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"The detective's keen observation skills helped him deduce the identity of the crook."
Which word(s) help you to know the meaning of the word "deduce"?
crook
identity
helped him
keen observation skills
Tags
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
CCSS.L.8.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Determine the meaning of the word "meticulous" in the following sentence:
"The artist was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect."
Careless
Hasty
Thorough
Indifferent
Tags
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
CCSS.L.8.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"The artist was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect."
Which word(s) help you to know the meaning of the word "meticulous"?
ensuring
every detail was perfect
in her work
artist
Tags
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
CCSS.L.8.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence and infer the meaning of the word "ambiguous":
"The instructions were so ambiguous that no one knew what to do next."
Clear
Unclear
Simple
Direct
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
CCSS.L.8.4A
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