Let's Practice Context Clues
Authored by Margaret Anderson
English
10th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
"Excuse me," she said. "The train conductor told me what happened. You were on the wrong train car." Then she pointed to the large board that had previously mystified Patrick. "You will want to catch the next train to Milan," she said. "From there it is easy to get to Rome."
In the excerpt above, the word mystified most likely means...
mysterious
confused
frustrated
shocked
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The mummies of Egypt are very old. So people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming. Actually, it was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead.
What does embalming mean?
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A portion of the sign protrudes beyond the corner of the building, presenting an obstacle for every passerby.
becomes invisible
twists
sticks out
reappears
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A book jacket often gives a synopsis of the plot, summarizing the main event.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The interior of the building was as murky as the winter twilight with an overcast sky.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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