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Context Clues - BrainPOP

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the closest synonym for the word "context?"

a)

Synonym

b)

Definition

c)

Setting

d)

Example

2.

"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest."

What is the best synonym for "injunction?"

a)

Official Command

b)

Question

c)

Crime

d)

Guilty Verdict

3.

"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting."

In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:

a)

Homophones

b)

Homonyms

c)

Synonyms

d)

Antonyms

4.

"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered their way through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent."

What is the best definition for "eloquent?"

a)

Well-spoken

b)

Musical

c)

Quick-witted

d)

Intelligent

5.

"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have."

What does "denomination" mean in this context?

a)

Credit card

b)

Value of Money

c)

Loan

d)

Form of Currency

6.

"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world— cruel, violent, and evil."

In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Homonyms

d)

Homophones

7.

"Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized the Congo."

What does "imperialism" mean?

a)

When one country declares war on another

b)

When two countries form a partnership

c)

When a country declares its independence

d)

When one country takes over another

8.

The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar ____ but different ____.

a)

Sounds; Meanings

b)

Synonyms; Antonyms

c)

Spellings; Sounds

d)

Meanings; Spellings

9.

"King Max was known for his benevolence. He was said to be the ____, gentlest, and most generous man in the kingdom."

What word might fit in the blank?

a)

Happiest

b)

Richest

c)

Handsomest

d)

Nicest

10.

"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs."

What’s an antonym for "diverted?"

a)

Entertained

b)

Bored

c)

Satisfied

d)

Punctured