Context Clues Quiz

What are context clues?

• Words that are always definitions

• Words that help reason out meanings

• Words that provide synonyms

• Words that define unfamiliar terms

Which phrase indicates a definition clue?

• On the other hand

• Is defined as

• In contrast

• For example

What does a contrast clue consist of?

• Definitions of the word

• General sense of the sentence

• Words that mean the opposite

• Examples of the word

Which of the following is an example clue?

• Doug was reluctant to ski down the mountain.

• Precipitation, such as rain and snow.

• His rancor, or hatred, of his brother.

• The hill was too arduous for us to climb.

What should you do if context clues are inadequate?

• Use a thesaurus

• Ask a friend

• Use a dictionary

• Ignore the word

What is a synonym clue?

• A word that means the opposite

• A word that has a similar meaning

• A word that is defined

• A word that is an example

What is the purpose of the general sense of the sentence clue?

• To provide a direct definition

• To illustrate the meaning with examples

• To help reason out the meaning of an unknown word

• To contrast with another word

Which of the following is NOT a pointer about using context clues?

• Pay attention to specialized terms

• Use other means if context clues are inadequate

• Use context clues to always find the meaning

• Learning words in context helps retention

What does the term 'plastic' refer to in the context of personalities?

• Artificial and fake

• Rigid and unchanging

• Flexible and adaptable

• Fragile and breakable

What is the first step when encountering an unfamiliar word?

• Guess the meaning

• Ask someone for help

• Look for context clues

• Skip the word