Using Context Clues Assessment
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English
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8th Grade
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Tara Kinney
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 9 pts
A context clue is ___________________.
non existant
hints that the author gives about the meaning of a word
the definition of a word
information used to solve a mystery for your teacher
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 7 pts
My teacher was stifling a laugh. We could see that she did not want the class to think she found the comment amusing. What is the best meaning of stifling?
to do something loudly
to cough
to withhold
to show concern
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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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 7 pts
The monkey bars were starting to deteriorate, we could see the rust chipping away at the metal.
What is the best meaning of deteriorate?
break down
shine
glow
strengthen
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 8 pts
I will supersede Michael as president of the student government. It was time for him to move on anyway. The closest meaning to supersede is:
replace
share
invite
examine
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 7 pts
Marjorie has decided to pursue journalism as a career, she has always liked interviewing and writing about other people.
The best definition of pursue is:
to decide
to gain knowledge of
to try to obtain
to make an excuse
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 7 pts
Our teacher, Mr. Martin, accidently omitted a question on the assessment. The class was more than happy to answer fewer questions, however.
What is the best meaning of "omitted"?
copied
left out
added
recycled
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 7 pts
Jessica had a sense of foreboding as she walked into the classroom. She noticed that all the bulletin boards were covered up and the desks were in testing rows. Had she forgotten a test?
What is the best definition of foreboding?
a feeling of excitement
a feeling of resentment
a feeling of love
a feeling of terror
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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