Understanding Words in Context
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Determine the meaning of the word "regulation" in the following sentence: "The new regulation required all students to wear uniforms to school."
A type of clothing
A rule or directive
A school event
A form of punishment
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using context clues, what does the word "insight" mean in this sentence: "Her insight into the problem helped the team find a solution quickly."
A misunderstanding
A deep understanding
A guess
A distraction
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "fallow" in the context of this sentence: "The farmer left the field fallow for a season to restore its nutrients."
Planted with crops
Left unplanted
Covered with water
Filled with rocks
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence "The resemblance between the twins was so strong that even their teachers confused them," what does "resemblance" mean?
Difference
Similarity
Argument
Distance
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "capacity" mean in the following sentence: "The auditorium has a seating capacity of 500 people."
A type of chair
The ability to hold
A musical performance
A ticket price
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using context clues, determine the meaning of "negotiate" in this sentence: "The two countries had to negotiate a peace treaty to end the conflict."
To ignore
To discuss terms
To start a war
To write a book
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "enthralled" mean in the context of this sentence: "The audience was enthralled by the magician's performance."
Bored
Captivated
Confused
Annoyed
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
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