Context Clues Examples

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English
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7th 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
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
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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
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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Outdated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
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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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