Context Clues Vocabulary Quiz

What is a context clue?

• A type of punctuation

• A hint in the text that helps you figure out the meaning of an unknown word

• A synonym for a word

• A part of speech

Which of the following is an example of a synonym context clue?

• The word is defined in the sentence.

• The sentence gives a word with a similar meaning.

• The sentence gives an opposite meaning.

• The sentence gives an example.

Read the sentence: "The arid desert was so dry that not even a cactus could survive." Based on the context, what does "arid" mean?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Rocky

Which type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The arid desert was so dry that not even a cactus could survive."

• Definition

• Example

• Synonym

• Inference

Read the sentence: "The nocturnal owl hunts at night, unlike the diurnal hawk that hunts during the day." What does "nocturnal" mean?

• Active during the day

• Active at night

• Sleeps all day

• Eats only at night

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: "The nocturnal owl hunts at night, unlike the diurnal hawk that hunts during the day."

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

• Definition

Read the sentence: "The jubilant crowd cheered loudly, celebrating their team's victory." Based on the context, what does "jubilant" mean?

• Angry

• Sad

• Joyful

• Quiet

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: "The jubilant crowd cheered loudly, celebrating their team's victory."

• Example

• Synonym

• Inference

• Definition

Read the sentence: "The arboretum, a place where many different trees are grown, is open to the public." What does "arboretum" mean?

• A type of flower

• A place with many trees

• A kind of animal

• A mountain

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: "The arboretum, a place where many different trees are grown, is open to the public."

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym