Types of Context Clues
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.
definition
example
antonym
inference
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.
definition
example
antonym
inference
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence? The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.
inference
definition
synonym
antonym
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence? When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
definition
inference
antonym
synonym
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be like her.
Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?
"When I observed my sister"
"I find her"
"Shrewd and clever"
"as she is"
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The clown was irate. He angrily smashed the birthday cake and popped balloons before fleeing the party.
Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word "irate"?
"fleeing"
"The clown"
"birthday cake"
"angrily smashed"
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Santa Claus was so portly that his doctor declared him overweight. He will let her know once he returns to the North Pole.
Which word or phrase from the passage is the best context clue to know the meaning of the word "portly"?
let her know
overweight
doctor declared
returns
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
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