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Determine the Meaning using Context Clues

Quiz by Shemeka Walton

Grade 6
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    In the phrase 'the snow blanketed the town', what does 'blanketed' mean?
    destroyed
    covered
    brightened
    cooled
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q2
    What does 'heart of gold' mean in the sentence 'My grandmother has a heart of gold'?
    very kind and generous
    famous
    wealthy
    good at sports
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q3
    In the phrase 'time is a thief', what does 'a thief' suggest about time?
    It helps us save money.
    It steals moments away from us.
    It runs very fast.
    It always tells the truth.
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q4
    What does 'melting pot' mean in the sentence 'New York City is considered a melting pot of cultures'?
    a city known for its cookware industry
    a region experiencing very high temperatures
    a place where different cultures blend and coexist
    a location where metals are melted and mixed
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q5
    In the story, when a character says 'My friend is the apple of my eye', what does 'the apple of my eye' mean?
    Someone with excellent vision
    Someone who is always eating
    Someone very dear or cherished
    Someone who loves apples
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q6
    In the poem, when the speaker says 'the ocean's heart is unfathomable', what does 'unfathomable' mean?
    very cold
    impossible to fully understand or measure
    literally heart-shaped
    full of fish
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q7
    In the book, when the author says 'the town was asleep', what does this mean?
    The town had been abandoned.
    Everyone in the town was actually sleeping.
    It was time for bed.
    The town was very quiet and still.
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q8
    What does 'light as a feather' mean in the sentence 'The package was light as a feather'?
    very large
    very heavy
    very soft
    very light
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q9
    In the sentence 'The detective's eyes were eagle eyes, spotting every clue', what does 'eagle eyes' mean?
    light-colored eyes
    eyes like a bird
    very sharp or keen vision
    very large eyes
    30s
    RI.6.4
  • Q10
    In the fable, when it is said 'the sun smiled down on the village', what does 'the sun smiled' mean?
    The sun shone warmly and brightly
    The sun moved closer to the village
    The village was very hot
    The sun appeared to have a face
    30s
    RI.6.4

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