Search Header Logo

Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning
AI

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

    Content View

    Student View

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

During the storm, supplies were quickly depleted, or used up, and could not be replaced. Define the underlined word.

float

waterless

used up

calm

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Unlike the plain and simple clothing worn by the townsfolk, the queen wore a crown and ornate robes. Define the underlined word.

flower

decorative

used up

simple

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The quiet mountains were serene, unlike the loud, noisy, and stressful city. Define the underlined word.

peak

stressful

boisterous

calm

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The boat was buoyant, so it did not sink when it was placed in water. Define the underlined word.

decorative

able to float

calm

peak

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The desert is an arid and dry landscape. Define the underlined word.

decorative

able to float

money

waterless

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The teacher told the class to solve the algorithm, the formula used to calculate the answer. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

Antonym Clue

Synonym Clue

Inference Clue

Definition Clue

Example Clue

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
I cringed when I heard her drag her nails on the chalkboard.

jump in excitement

shrink back in disgust or fear

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?