Quiz on Context Clues and Unfamiliar Vocabulary

What are context clues?

• Pictures in a book

• Hints in the text to understand unfamiliar words

• Words at the end of a story

• The author's name

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the example, what does "migratory" mean? Example: "The migratory birds, or birds that travel long distances for the winter, return home in the spring."

• Birds that sing

• Birds that build nests

• Birds that travel long distances

• Birds that eat insects

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What are outdoor activities in this sentence? "I love outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and cycling."

• Reading books

• Playing video games

• Hiking, swimming, and cycling

• Cooking and cleaning

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does "quiet" mean in this sentence? "The children were as quiet as mice during the movie."

• Very loud

• Very still and not making noise

• Eating cheese

• Running around

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the sentence: "The desert is an extremely dry place where very few plants and animals can live." What does "desert" mean based on this sentence?

• A place with lots of water

• A place with many trees

• An extremely dry place with few plants and animals

• A cold, snowy area

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the passage: "Amira stood at the front of the classroom, holding her paper tightly. Her hands shook as she spoke. She looked at the floor and avoided making eye contact with the teacher." What can we infer about Amira's feelings?

• She is excited to present

• She is nervous or anxious

• She is angry with the teacher

• She is bored with the presentation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

What are context clues?

• Pictures in a book

• Hints in the text to understand unfamiliar words

• Words at the end of a story

• The author's name

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which is NOT a type of context clue we learned?

• Definition

• Example

• Analogy

• Illustration

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In the sentence "The scientist made an observation about the behavior of the birds," what type of context clue is used?

• Definition

• Example

• Analogy

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What should you look for to identify an analogy context clue?

• Words like "is" or "means"

• A list of examples

• Words like "like" or "as"

• A direct definition

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1