Mastering Context Clues Quiz

What is a context clue?

• A type of punctuation

• A hint in the text that helps define a difficult word

• A synonym for a word

• A part of speech

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which type of context clue is used when a word is explained directly in the sentence?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Read the sentence: "The arid climate of the desert made it difficult for plants to grow." What does "arid" mean?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Hot

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the type of context clue in the sentence: "The ancient artifact, a relic from the past, was displayed in the museum."

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of "benevolent"? "The benevolent king was loved by all for his kind actions."

• King

• Loved

• Actions

• Kind

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What type of context clue is used in the sentence: "Unlike his gregarious sister, Tim was quite shy and preferred to be alone."

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Read the sentence: "The cacophony in the classroom made it hard to concentrate." What does "cacophony" mean?

• Silence

• Loud noise

• Whisper

• Music

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which type of context clue is used when a word is compared to another word with opposite meaning?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In the sentence "The jubilant crowd cheered loudly at the parade," what does "jubilant" mean?

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Quiet

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the context clue type: "The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, spends most of its life in trees."

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept