Determining the Meaning of Unknown Words and Phrases Using Clues
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English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.
The coach admonished her for picking daisies when she should have been defending the goal.
Criticized
Praised
Listened
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.
He tried to perturb his sister by putting his foot closer and closer to her side of the car.
Congratulate
Irritate
Question
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
Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.
She showed great prowess in the engineering competition and won first prize.
Anxiety
Patience
Skill
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.
I don’t wish to impede your progress, I was merely trying to make sure you understand the instructions.
Slow
Improve
Exaggerate
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.
He just had to get back at the other player; he was quite vindictive.
Loving
Thoughtful
Resentful
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.
The onslaught of dishes came right after the party of 18 left the restaurant.
Handful
Invasion
Trickling
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the context clues in the sentence to find the meaning of unknown words.
The cat had some trepidation as it passed the dog’s kennel.
Confidence
Hunger
Unease
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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