Types of Context Clues

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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18 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
Definition
Synonym (something similar)
Antonym (something different)
List of Examples
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
Definition
Synonym (something similar)
Antonym (something different)
List of Examples
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by predictable laws.
Definition
Synonym (something similar)
Antonym (something different)
List of Examples
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.
Definition
Synonym (something similar)
Antonym (something different)
Explanation
List of Examples
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.
Definition
Synonym (something similar)
Antonym (something different)
List of Examples
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
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
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.
Definition
Synonym (something similar)
Antonym (something different)
List of Examples
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
Tim said, “I am starving.” He was famished because he had not eaten all day.
Definition
Synonym (something similar)
Antonym (something different)
List of Examples
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
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