Middle School Context Clues

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I think that all students would benefit from having recess every day. There are many advantages, such as focusing on class work better, fewer kids running in the hallway, and improved behavior overall. Plus, who doesn’t love going outside for some fresh air? What is the meaning of the word benefit in the paragraph?
gain
fundraiser
be damaged
love
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I think that all students would benefit from having recess every day. There are many advantages, such as focusing on class work better, fewer kids running in the hallway, and improved behavior overall. Plus, who doesn’t love going outside for some fresh air?
Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of benefit?
every day
some fresh air
many advatages
running in the hallway
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The D.J. hadn’t shown up yet. There were several leaks in the cafeteria ceiling letting in constant drops of rainwater. The decorations kept falling off of the walls. The dance was supposed to start in 20 minutes. Alexis, the head of the dance planning committee, was almost in tears. “This night is a mess,” she thought to herself. “It’s an absolute catastrophe!” What is the meaning of the word catastrophe in the paragraph?
celebration
event that causes change
disaster
funny story
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The D.J. hadn’t shown up yet. There were several leaks in the cafeteria ceiling letting in constant drops of rainwater. The decorations kept falling off of the walls. The dance was supposed to start in 20 minutes. Alexis, the head of the dance planning committee, was almost in tears. “This night is a mess,” she thought to herself. “It’s an absolute catastrophe!”
Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of catastrophe?
almost in tears
is a mess
thought to herself
supposed to start in 20 minutes
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The mayor had gathered all of the townspeople of Mayberry into the town square. “Citizens of this great city,” she began, “we have a serious problem that we need to address as a town.” A murmur went through the crowd. Everyone knew what she was talking about; raccoons had taken over city hall.
What is the meaning of the word citizens in the paragraph?
strangers
wild animals
buildings
inhabitants
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The mayor had gathered all of the townspeople of Mayberry into the town square. “Citizens of this great city,” she began, “we have a serious problem that we need to address as a town.” A murmur went through the crowd. Everyone knew what she was talking about; raccoons had taken over city hall. Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of citizens?
we have a serious problem
a murmur went through the crowd
townspeople of Mayberry
racoons had taken over
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
As I slowly, carefully descended the steep, treacherous mountain, the anxiety that had been hanging over me like a dark cloud slowly began to disintegrate. I had been lost in the wilderness for almost a week with little food to eat and only small, half-frozen streams from which to drink. With every step I took, I was getting closer and closer to civilization. I would soon be in the town I had spotted from the mountain’s peak, able to sleep in a real bed and eat something other than trail mix and beef jerky. What is the meaning of the word civilization in the paragraph?
disaster
comfort of modern life
politeness
a destination
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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