Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word barely mean in the sentence below?
The cave was so dark that Ken could barely see anything.
only
hardly
empty
scary
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.3.2E
CCSS.L.5.6
CCSS.L.6.2B
CCSS.L.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word peculiar mean in the sentence below?
Allison worried because Avery had been acting peculiar all week.
odd
mean
normal
friendly
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a situation is described as grim, it is--
quite unusual
easily fixed
odd and amusing
very serious
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word gale in the sentence show below?
Annie had expected a storm, but not such a gale.
There were strong winds
The storm was over quickly
The storm lasted a long time
There was a lot of rain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.3.10
CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word furious mean in the sentence below?
I was furious when I found out my computer was broken.
worried
surprised
angry
puzzled
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word produce mean?
The factory could produce thousands of items each day.
find
make
lose
sell
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author use the word snapped in the sentence?
Miss Granger snapped and started yelling.
to show that Miss Granger yelled loudly
to show that Miss Granger became angry suddenly
to show that Miss Granger hurt herself
to show that Miss Granger took action
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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