Determining Word Meanings Using Context Clues
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Clues that surround words that help the reader understand the meaning.
context clues
effect
synonym
homophone
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CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following may lead to vocabulary growth?
having conversations with adults
receiving instruction on specific words
using context clues to figure out word meanings
all of the above
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the story below. What does the word in bold mean?
hole
cannon
office
pole
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the story below. What does the word in bold mean?
feels
sponge
sinks
ties
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Use context clues to match the underlined word in each sentence below with its meaning.
serious
The music coming from the guitar class was discordant unlike the melodious music in the piano class.
unhappy
The mood in the church was very solemn although the pretty bride was smiling as she saw her flower girl dancing at the altar.
even
Gordon’s shapes were perfectly symmetrical while Janice’s were crooked and uneven.
tuneless
If we use the red napkins, my mom will be happy, but my dad will be discontent.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.2.4E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The chef, known for his **culinary** expertise, prepared a meal that left everyone in awe. What does "culinary" relate to?
Music
Cooking
Gardening
Painting
Tags
DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
From the sentence: "The critic’s review was scathing," what can be inferred about the review?
It was indifferent.
It was confusing.
It was harsh.
It was favorable.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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