Exploring Context Clues in Reading Comprehension
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are context clues?
Clues given at the end of a book.
A type of puzzle found in stories.
Instructions for how to read a text.
Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can context clues help a reader do?
Remember the names of characters.
Figure out the meanings of words they don't know.
Write a summary of the text.
Understand the plot of a story better.
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'craven' according to the context provided?
A king.
A hero.
A type of bird.
A coward.
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CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the context, what are 'mummers'?
Painters.
Dancers.
Actors.
Musicians.
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'genteel' mean based on its context?
Loud and obnoxious.
Poorly mannered.
Classy and dignified.
Rude and crude.
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can antonyms help in understanding unknown words?
By providing a direct definition.
By giving a historical context.
By offering a contrast in meaning.
By showing how the word is used in different texts.
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do synonyms play in identifying the meaning of unknown words?
They have no role in understanding context clues.
They offer a similar meaning.
They provide a direct opposite meaning.
They confuse the reader further.
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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