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Context Clues

Quiz by Jenna Splawn

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  • Q1
    The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.
    ate
    slept
    burned
    played
    300s
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  • Q2
    The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
    extrememely happy
    awful
    successful
    fantasy
    300s
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  • Q3
    I was so PARCHED, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
    hungry
    thirsty
    sleepy
    bored
    300s
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  • Q4
    The hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the PINNACLE, or top, of the mountain.
    cave
    top
    bottom
    middle
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  • Q5
    What type of context clue can you use to determine to meaning of the capital word? Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a SWIFT current.
    synonym
    antonym
    examples
    explanation
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  • Q6
    What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the capitalized word? The Modern Olympics COMMENCED, or began, in 1986.
    synonym
    antonym
    explanation
    examples
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  • Q7
    Andy decided to TERMINATE his membership to the gym. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.
    change
    continue
    stop
    begin
    300s
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  • Q8
    Megan decided to go for a slow STROLL. It would feel good to stretch her legs.
    swim
    run
    jump
    walk
    300s
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  • Q9
    I tried to make my horse jump over the stream, but she BALKED.
    forgot
    refused
    slept
    cried
    300s
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  • Q10
    The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.
    startle
    escape
    entertain
    attempt
    300s
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  • Q11
    The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her BRAWN. She can lift mountains and buildings with her hands.
    bravery
    intelligence
    beauty
    strength
    300s
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  • Q12
    Jack ran away from the FIERCE tiger that was chasing him.
    kind
    violent
    calm
    sneaky
    300s
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