Using Context Clues Assessment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trey's dad did not like to spend money, so when he wanted the newest iPhone and his father would not buy it. Trey accused his dad of parsimony. What is the best definition of parsimony?

• the extreme love of spending money

• the extreme love of new things

• the extreme unwillingness of spending money

• the extreme unwillingness to help others

I should use context clues ____________.

• Sometimes

• Always

• Never

• When I feel like it

Will progress monitoring testing take place at Bok Academy next week?

• Maybe

• I don't know

• Absolutely

• Negative