Context Clues
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
1. At the fall of Berlin, anarchy, or complete disorder, reigned until Allied forces took control.
What kind of context clue is used here?
Definition
Comparison
Contrast
Cause/Effect
Example
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
2. That song, for instance, has no good qualities; it is devoid of melody, rhythm, and interesting lyrics.
2. That song, for instance, has no good qualities; it is devoid of melody, rhythm, and interesting lyrics.
What does devoid mean?
complete
lacking
impressive
helpful
unfortunately
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
3. A glass of warm milk before bedtime often has a soporific effect; consequently, you may fall asleep more easily.
3. A glass of warm milk before bedtime often has a soporific effect; consequently, you may fall asleep more easily.
What kind of context clue is used here?
Definition
Comparison
Contrast
Cause/Effect
Example
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4. Like decayed leaves, other decomposed vegetable matter makes good fertilizer.
Which word in this sentence gives you a clue as to the meaning of decomposed?
vegetable
matter
leaves
decayed
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5. The general’s caution contrasted with the temerity of his fierce warriors.
What is the best synonym of temerity based on the context?
insecurity
intelligence
bravery
weakness
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
6. Because this room is small, you don’t need to speak in a stentorian voice to be heard.
What is the best synonym for stentorian based on the context?
quiet
loud
angry
nervous
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
7. Although the weather was calm and peaceful, dark clouds were gathering portentously on the horizon.
What is the best synonym for portentously based on the context?
quickly
ominously
quietly
slowly
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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