Context Clue Quiz

Which sentence uses a definition context clue?

• "The puppy was a complete bother and an annoyance."

• "A chemical bond is a strong force that holds two or more atoms together."

• "The cataract was spectacular; the steep waterfall dropped abruptly."

• "The gentleman was portly, but his wife was thin."

What punctuation is commonly used in definition context clues?

• Periods

• Exclamation marks

• Commas, parentheses, or dashes

• Quotation marks

In the sentence, “Ballet students appear so lithe; they are limber and flexible,” what type of context clue is used for "lithe"?

• Contrast

• Synonym

• Example

• Inference

What does "cataract" mean in this sentence? “The cataract was spectacular; the steep waterfall dropped abruptly.”

• A medical condition

• A waterfall

• A type of rock

• A storm

Which part of the sentence restates the meaning of "sublime"? “The poetry was sublime, lofty and moving, and brought tears to my eyes.”

• "Brought tears to my eyes"

• "Lofty and moving"

• "The poetry was"

• None of the above

What does "depopulated" mean in this sentence? “The village was depopulated, most residents dead or moved.”

• Crowded

• Empty of people (correct)

• Modernized

• Wealthy

Which sentence uses a contrast context clue?

• "The chrome is beginning to corrode; it shows signs of pitting."

• "The gentleman was portly, but his wife was thin."

• "Legumes, such as peas and beans, produce pods."

• "The puppy was a nuisance."

What does "deprecated" mean in this sentence? “The mayor deprecated the town council.”

• Praised

• Criticized

• Ignored

• Funded

Which signal words indicate a contrast context clue?

• For example, such as

• But, however, on the other hand

• Because, therefore

• And, also

What context clue defines "corrode" in this sentence? “The chrome is beginning to corrode. It shows signs of pitting and being eaten away.”

• Example

• Explanation

• Synonym

• Inference