Context Clues Definition and Examples

Context Clues Definition and Examples

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Context Clues Definition and Examples

Context Clues Definition and Examples

Assessment

Quiz

English

5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.4.4A, L.4.6, L.4.5C

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of context clues in a sentence?

To provide a definition of a word

To give an example of a word

To help understand the meaning of a word

To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees'?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the sentence 'The dessert was delectable, or delicious, making everyone want more,' what type of context clue is used?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The austere room, bare and simple, had no decorations.'

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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