Context Clues Examples

Context Clues Examples

7th Grade

15 Qs

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Context Clues Examples

Context Clues Examples

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS.L.6.4A, DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking, CCSS.L.7.5C

+10

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Determine the meaning of the word "tenacious" using context clues: "Her tenacious spirit kept her going, even when the odds were against her."

Lazy

Persistent

Indifferent

Weak

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."

Shy

Sociable

Quiet

Reserved

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."

Modern

Useful

Outdated

Popular

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Determine the meaning of the word 'melancholy' using context clues: 'After the news, she sat in a melancholy silence, her eyes reflecting a deep sadness.'

A) Joyful

B) Sad

C) Angry

D) Excited

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word 'arduous' in the following sentence: 'Climbing the mountain was an arduous task, requiring all their strength and endurance.'

A) Easy

B) Difficult

C) Quick

D) Simple

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word 'elated' using context clues: 'She was elated when she heard the good news, her face lit up with joy.'

A) Sad

B) Angry

C) Joyful

D) Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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