Determining Word Meanings Using Context Clues
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.
fun
horrible
delicious
exciting
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the best synonum for the underlined homonym.
Some people seem to notice everything around them.
record
detest
welcome
observe
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
allergic
lively, alert
drowsy, sluggish
in bed
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The orange feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly, tame white cat.
uncaring
tame
abandoned
wild
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
We know the puppy has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.
home
owner
heart
personality
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
His animosity, unlike his usual kindhearted nature of his sister, divided the family.
friendliness
hatred
knowledge
animation
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The root word -grat- means: thanks/ pleasing; the suffix -fy means to make, cause. Determine the meaning: A guilty verdict would gratify the victim's relatives.
make them angry
make them glad
make them sad
make them annoyed
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3B
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