Context Clues and Dictionary Skills Assessment

Why is it important to practice reading regularly?

• To improve handwriting

• To become faster readers

• To understand different languages

• To find evidence in the text

In which paragraph is the word 'periodic' used?

• Paragraph four

• Paragraph three

• Paragraph two

• Paragraph one

What are context clues?

• Pictures in the text

• Footnotes and endnotes

• Hints within the text that help define a word

• Headings and subheadings

What does the word 'periodic' mean in the context of the flooding in Bangladesh?

• Unexpected

• Regularly occurring

• Previous

• Seldom repeating

Why can 'unexpected' be eliminated as a meaning for 'periodic'?

• Because it is not related to the text

• Because the flooding happens every year

• Because it is a rare event

• Because it happened in the past

Why is 'seldom repeating' not a suitable meaning for 'periodic'?

• Because it is not related to the text

• Because it is unexpected

• Because it happens every year

• Because it happened in the past

Which of the following is NOT a correct meaning of 'periodic'?

• Unexpected

• Related to a sentence structure

• Happening repeatedly from time to time

• Occurring at regular intervals

What is the correct answer choice for the meaning of 'periodic' in the context of the text?

• Regularly occurring

• Seldom repeating

• Previous

• Unexpected

What should you do after eliminating incorrect choices?

• Guess the answer

• Use a dictionary to confirm

• Ask a friend

• Skip the question

What is the final step in determining the meaning of 'periodic'?

• Eliminating all choices

• Using context clues

• Using a dictionary

• Guessing the answer