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Ms. Mac's Context Clues Quiz 1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the BEST meaning of the underlined word?

The lost campers were sweltering in the heat of the desert sun. Sweat streamed down their backs.

a)

chilly; in need of a sweater

b)

uncomfortable

c)

burning up; hot

d)

confused; turned around

2.

Lilly, your comments are completely irrelevant to the discussion; we're talking about the Black Lives Matter movement, and you're bringing up facts about the Coronavirus. Let's stay on topic, please.

a)

unrelated

b)

important

c)

appropriate

d)

aggressive

3.

It's no wonder that Luis became a self-made millionaire; not only did he have a creative, new idea, but he is also industrious, putting in long hours to ensure his product is made to the highest quality.

a)

conceited

b)

brave

c)

hard working

d)

loyal

4.

Kenmarion stood trial for the crime, but he was exonerated when his lawyers provided proof that he was hundreds of miles away at the time that the crime was committed.

a)

found guilty

b)

sentenced to jail

c)

congratulated

d)

pardoned; excused from

5.

Because the dog often goes hungry and is left outside on extremely cold nights, Lucy believes her neighbors are negligent pet owners.

a)

compassionate; kind

b)

playful

c)

inattentive

d)

irritating

6.

On Thanksgiving, my mom makes copious amounts of dressing and we have left overs for days.

a)

plentiful

b)

minimal; not much

c)

diverse; different kinds

d)

tasty

7.

Emilse hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy; it was impossible to talk to him.

a)

female

b)

friendly and polite

c)

unfriendly and impolite

d)

having many years of experience

8.

It is easy to see Christen's disdain for TikTok. When he sees Kelvin dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves.

a)

a fear of something

b)

a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

9.

Dillon's brother creates an awful din when he starts screaming and banging on his toys.

a)

an early dinner

b)

a quiet sound

c)

a loud, disruptive noise

d)

to break objects

10.

I am running late and have to leave in two minutes. Can you give me a condensed version of the story?

a)

a story with a happy ending

b)

more detailed

c)

shortened

d)

longer

11.

Alyssa loves her dad, but she wonders why she is so organized when he is so haphazard.

a)

lost

b)

lovable

c)

worried

d)

disorganized

12.

The following sentences were created by your peers. Choose ALL the sentences that use the word elaborate correctly.

a)

My mom said "Want to elaborate why you hit that boy?"

b)

I had to elaborate in the office as to why I was getting written up for the sixth time.

c)

"Care to elaborate?" my mom said with a harsh glare.

d)

I came up with an elaborate plan to surprise Joseline for her birthday.

13.

The following sentences were created by your peers. Select ALL the sentences that use the word devour correctly.

a)

I devoured the cake before my siblings could get to it.

b)

My dog unexpectedly devoured my homework.

c)

I devoured when I learned I had failed my quiz!

d)

My sister will devour into thin air when she finds out you wore her dress.

14.

Where do you find context clues?

a)

In the glossary or in the back of the book.

b)

You look them up in a dictionary.

c)

All around the word; before and after the word you're trying to define.

d)

Always in the same sentence as the word you are trying to define.

15.

You use context clues when you read to help you understand what is going on in the text.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Context Clues can also be used in real life - not just when you read!

a)

True

b)

Click True ^^^