Understanding Vocabulary Using Context Clues
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: "The arid climate of the desert made it difficult for plants to grow." What does the word "arid" most likely mean?
Wet
Dry
Cold
Humid
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "The jubilant crowd cheered as the team scored the winning goal," what is a synonym for "jubilant"?
Sad
Angry
Joyful
Quiet
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: "Despite the tumultuous weather, the ship sailed smoothly across the sea." What does "tumultuous" most likely mean?
Calm
Stormy
Predictable
Clear
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "The diligent student completed all her assignments on time," what is a synonym for "diligent"?
Lazy
Careless
Hardworking
Indifferent
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: "The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, making everyone hungry." What does "aroma" most likely mean?
Noise
Smell
Sight
Touch
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
thrilled
modest
bored
nervous
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
CCSS.L.4.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
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