Exploring Context Clues in Vocabulary

What are context clues primarily used for?

• To identify the author's purpose

• To summarize a paragraph

• To infer the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To find the main idea of a text

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which type of context clue involves the author directly explaining the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence 'Sea turtles are beloved animals. Sadly, they are endangered, meaning there is a chance they will go extinct one day,' what does 'endangered' mean?

• Beloved

• Extinct

• At risk of extinction

• Safe

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a synonym for the word 'persuaded' in the sentence 'Briana persuaded or convinced her mom to take her shopping'?

• Convinced

• Refused

• Forced

• Ignored

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence 'She made her mom believe she needed the new clothes,' what does 'believe' mean in this context?

• Doubt

• Forget

• Trust

• Convince

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word 'optional' mean in the sentence 'Mrs. Vasquez said the last math problem was optional but we had to do the first four problems'?

• Mandatory

• Difficult

• Required

• Not required

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is an example of a marine mammal?

• Shark

• Whale

• Jellyfish

• Octopus

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What can be inferred about marine mammals based on the examples given (whales, dolphins, sea otters)?

• They do not need air

• They are reptiles

• They live on land

• They live in water and need air

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word 'social' imply about bees in the sentence 'Bees are considered quite social insects within their hives'?

• They are aggressive

• They are quiet

• They interact with their community

• They live alone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which method involves using background knowledge to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• General inference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A