Context Clues Quiz
Quiz by Katie Nuñez
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- Q1"Jared loves to devour his food as quickly as he can. His mom always tells him he needs to calm down." Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word "devour?"eat aggressivelydrink slowlyeat carefullycut into small pieces120s
- Q2Harry insists, or demands, on getting to school 20 minutes early so he can study and talk to his friends. What context clues help you to understand the word "insists"20 minutes earlydemandstalk with his friendsstudy120s
- Q3"The weather was so frigid that she didn't want to go outside without putting on a big jacket and some gloves." Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word "frigid"rainyvery coldsunnyhot120s
- Q4"Jamey scrubbed the dishes until they were very clean and his arms were tired." Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word "scrubbed?"to dry with a towelto throw on the groundto clean or wash very wellto put away on a shelf120s
- Q5The pillows on the bed are so soft and comfortable that Tracy doesn't want to get up. What context clues help you to understand the word "pillows?"on the bedcomfortablesoftall of these120s
- Q6My sack full of groceries broke as I was carrying it to my car. What is the meaning of the word "sack?"A tomatoA bagA good tackleA shopping cart120s
- Q7"I can see you through this translucent Coke bottle." What context clues help you to understand the word "translucent?"CokeNone of theseI cansee you through120s
- Q8"Usually Mrs. Jen is very happy, but she is very unpleasant to be around if she does not have coffee in the morning." What context clues help you to understand the word "unpleasant?"aroundvery happy, butMrs. JenUsually120s