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Context Clues

Quiz by Alexis Hughes

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11 questions
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  • Q1
    Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died. The word "precipitation" most likely means...
    fertilizer
    sun
    plants
    rain
    30s
  • Q2
    My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach. The word "loathes" most likely means...
    dislikes intensely
    cooks
    prepares
    loves
    30s
  • Q3
    The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that have unique designs. The word "cutlery" most likely means...
    bowls and cups
    plates
    spices and seasonings
    silverware; eating utensils
    30s
  • Q4
    What are context clues?
    Words that have multiple meanings.
    Indicators that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
    Words that are not important when reading.
    Words that are easy to understand.
    Words used to confuse readers.
    30s
  • Q5
    What are two types of context clues?
    Main idea and supporting details.
    Cause and effect clues.
    Synonym and antonym clues.
    Summary and conclusion clues.
    Fact and opinion clues.
    30s
  • Q6
    What are synonym clues?
    Words that are repeated multiple times in the text.
    Words that have opposite meanings to the unfamiliar word.
    Words that are difficult to understand.
    Words that are unrelated to the context.
    Words or phrases that have similar meanings to the unfamiliar word.
    30s
  • Q7
    What are antonym clues?
    Words or phrases that have opposite meanings to the unfamiliar word.
    Words that have similar meanings to the unfamiliar word.
    Words that are difficult to understand.
    Words that are unrelated to the context.
    Words that are repeated multiple times in the text.
    30s
  • Q8
    What are context clues primarily used for?
    To summarize the text.
    To create suspense in the story.
    To introduce new characters.
    To entertain readers.
    To determine the meaning of unknown words.
    30s
  • Q9
    What are the different types of context clues?
    Summary and conclusion clues.
    Main idea, theme, and plot clues.
    Cause and effect clues.
    Definition, example, synonym, and antonym clues.
    Fact, opinion, and inference clues.
    30s
  • Q10
    The waiter was so brusque that we left only a small tip. He was impolite and impatient, and seemed annoyed whenever we asked for something. The word "brusque" most likely means...
    knowledgeable and skilled
    acting or speaking in a rude, abrupt manner
    frightening looking
    extremely friendly
    30s
  • Q11
    I meandered through the mall taking my time looking at all the clothes in the windows. The word "meandered" most likely means...
    jogged
    ran
    hurried
    wandered
    30s

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