Context Clues Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following is a strategy you can use to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a text?

• Guess randomly

• Use context clues from surrounding words or sentences

• Skip the word

• Ask a friend every time

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What are context clues?

• Pictures in a book

• Hints in the surrounding text that help define a word

• The title of the story

• The author’s name

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is an example of an unfamiliar word?

• Cat

• Photosynthesis

• Run

• Book

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If you come across the word "elaborate" in a sentence, what is the first step you should take to figure out its meaning?

• Look at the words and sentences around it

• Ignore it

• Change the word

• Ask the teacher immediately

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Read the sentence: "The arid desert received very little rainfall each year." What does the word "arid" most likely mean?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Rocky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The jubilant crowd cheered as the team scored the winning goal," what does "jubilant" mean?

• Angry

• Sad

• Joyful

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses context clues to help define the word "reluctant"?

• She was reluctant to go, but after some encouragement, she agreed.

• She was reluctant.

• She went to the store.

• She was happy to go.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Read the sentence: "The ancient ruins were a testament to the civilization that once thrived there." Using context clues, what does "testament" most likely mean?

• A type of building

• A proof or evidence

• A person

• A celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Given the sentence: "Despite the inclement weather, the event continued as planned," what does "inclement" mean? Use context clues to support your answer.

• Pleasant

• Bad or harsh

• Warm

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In the sentence, "The student was meticulous, checking every detail of her project before turning it in," what does "meticulous" mean? Explain how you know using context clues.

• Careless

• Very careful and precise

• Fast

• Uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D