Vocabulary Context Clue Quiz

Word: Abates Context Clue: "The fever abates." Choose the correct definition:

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Intensifies

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Word: Modest Context Clue: "Dr. Harlow will always be modest about his role in saving Phineas." Choose the correct definition:

• Arrogant

• Humble

• Proud

• Boastful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Word: Bland Context Clue: "Dr. Harlow keeps him on a 'low,' or bland, diet." Choose the correct definition:

• Spicy

• Flavorful

• Tasteless

• Sweet

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Word: Formal Context Clue: "Collecting formal statements from eyewitnesses." Choose the correct definition:

• Casual

• Informal

• Official

• Unofficial

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

Word: Intact Context Clue: "His left eye looks intact." Choose the correct definition:

• Damaged

• Broken

• Unharmed

• Missing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Word: Confidential Context Clue: "Dr. Harlow, who is keeping confidential notes on Phineas." Choose the correct definition:

• Public

• Secret

• Open

• Known

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Word: Fitful Context Clue: "He is fitful, irreverent." Choose the correct definition:

• Calm

• Steady

• Sporadic

• Continuous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Word: Manifesting Context Clue: "Manifesting but little deference for his fellows." Choose the correct definition:

• Hiding

• Displaying

• Ignoring

• Concealing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C