Identifying Context Clues
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the type of context clue: "The two friends were as different as night and day; one was outgoing, while the other was reserved."
Definition
Example
Comparison
Contrast
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of context clue is used here? "The plant is hydrophilic, which means it thrives in water-rich environments."
Definition
Example
Comparison
Cause and Effect
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Infer the meaning of "meticulous" from the context: "Her meticulous nature was evident in her perfectly organized desk."
Careless
Messy
Thorough
Quick
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the type of context clue: "The athlete was exhausted after the marathon, similar to how one feels after a long day of work."
Definition
Example
Comparison
Contrast
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of context clue is used in the sentence? "The storm caused the power outage, leaving the entire neighborhood in darkness."
Definition
Example
Comparison
Cause and Effect
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
Determine the meaning of "elated" from the context: "She was elated when she heard the good news, jumping up and down with joy."
Sad
Angry
Overjoyed
Confused
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the type of context clue: "The fabric was coarse, unlike the smooth silk she was used to."
Definition
Example
Comparison
Contrast
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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