Context Clues and Strategies Quiz

Which of the following is a myth about context clues?

• They provide direct meanings of words.

• They are hints given by the author.

• They can be found in the same sentence as the word.

• They can appear later in the text.

What strategy involves using a word with the opposite meaning?

• Inference

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

Which strategy uses prior knowledge to understand a word?

• Synonym

• Inference

• Definition

• Example

In the text, how is the word 'diminutive' explained?

• Using an antonym

• With an example

• By providing a definition

• Through a synonym

What context clue strategy is used when the author provides a similar word after 'shifty'?

• Inference

• Synonym

• Example

• Antonym

How is the word 'amicable' described in the practice exercise?

• Through an example

• Using an antonym

• With a definition

• As a negative trait

What is the best strategy to use when the context provides a visual of the word?

• Inference

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

When a word has multiple meanings, what should you consider to choose the best definition?

• The context in which it is used

• The number of syllables

• The first definition in the dictionary

• The length of the word

What clue helped determine the meaning of 'fallacy' in the example?

• The length of the sentence

• The word 'truth'

• The presence of evidence

• The word 'argument'

Which definition is most appropriate for a word that indicates a strong dislike?

• A positive reaction

• A sense of admiration

• A feeling of strong dislike

• A neutral emotion