Context Clues: Synonyms and Antonyms
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
Comparisons
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
The forest was serene and peaceful, a perfect place to relax and unwind.
The context clue that shows the meaning of "serene" is -
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
The film was riveting, holding the audience in captivating suspense until the very end.
Which context clues show the meaning of the word "riveting"?
holding the audience
captivating
suspense
until the very end
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.5.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
The temperature in the desert was frigid at night but scorching during the day?
Which context clues show the meaning of the word "frigid"?
temperature
desert
but scorching
during the day
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
The essay was concise and to the point, so he earned a good grade.
Which context clues show the meaning of the word "concise"?
essay
to the point
he earned
good grade
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.5.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
He was generous, always giving freely, while his brother was known to be stingy.
Which context clues best help the reader understand the meaning of the word "stingy"?
generous
always
his brother
was known
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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