Context Clues
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High School
English I (2017)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q 1/19Score 0In paragraph 12, people that act in altruistic ways are--29dignifiedpersistentresourcefulselfless
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- Q1In paragraph 12, people that act in altruistic ways are--dignifiedpersistentresourcefulselfless60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q2Which word means "supporting" or "recommending"?lingering (paragraph 11)browsing (paragraph 5)advocating (paragraph 16)bemoaning (paragraph 16)60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q3In paragraph 3, which word means "passed" or "slipped by"?allottedobservedsubtlyelapsed60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q4In paragraph 10, the word reverie means--slumberdaydreamingamusementlaughter60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q5Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word indistinct in paragraph 4?in the coming darknessman the fieldbehind their brotherwears a baseball glove60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q6In paragraph 17, the word contorted means--twistsshakespausesdrops60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q7In paragraph 2, the word handful means someone who is--reluctant to help othersuseful around the housedifficult to manageextremely generous60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q8Which words from paragraph 7 best help the reader understand the use of the word arresting?it sobers everyonehe knows the commotionfrighten the cobrahe speaks quickly60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q9Which expression from paragraph 8 means “to glorify”?put on a pedestaltear you downget out of controllet you become human60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q10Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word russet in line 8?gold, sunburntempty blue skyblue, black waterboats, grasses60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q11Re: What is the definition of context clues?a warning or indication of somethingthe dictionary definition of a wordfeelings or associations of a wordhints in a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out what a word means60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q12Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word curator as it is used in the following sentence? Martha is a curator, a person who is responsible for looking after a museum’s collection.ExampleDefinitionSynonymAntonym60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q13Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word carnivores as it is used in the following sentence? Carnivores, that is, meat eaters, are the top of the food chain.ExampleAntonymDefinitionSynonym or Restatement60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q14Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word loquacious as it is used in the following sentence? Mike’s parrot was loquacious, but Maria’s said very little.AntonymExampleDefinitionInference60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q15Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word enthralled as it is used in the following sentence? My brother is enthralled by birds similar to the way that I am fascinated by insects.ComparisonSynonymInferenceDefinition60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q16Re: Which type of context clues would the reader need to understand in order to determine the meaning of the word belligerence as it is used in the following sentence? Katie’s belligerence surprised everyone. She threw her book across the room, glared at Chris, and then pushed him to the floor.ComparisonExampleInference or General ContextDefinition60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q17C: Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.it does not last longit helps you winit sounds like a trainit is quite harmful60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q18A: In paragraph 7, which term refers to a belief that is contrary to prevailing opinion?lethargicheresydisagreementbias60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
- Q19P: How would the sentence look if you were trying to use an antonym as a context clue when writing a sentence for the word affable.Mr. Knight is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Mrs. Haby. She is so kind, isn't she?The other school's principal is rude and unapproachable, but Mr.Knight is affable.Mr. Knight is an affable principal because he is friendly and easily approachable.Mr. Knight is an affable principal. He knows everyone's names. If you have a problem, talk to him.60s110.36.C.2.BEditDelete
