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An English Language Arts quizlet about context clues for word meaning.
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1
They were
ecstatic
at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days. What context clue did you use?
context clue = for days
context clue = couldn't stop smiling
context clue = birth of their baby
2
Learning about people from different cultures may change your
perspective
, or how you view them.
context = learning about people
context clue = how you view them
context clue = different cultures
3
The
frigid
water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
green
cold
warm
clean
4
I
meandered
through the mall taking my time looking at all the clothes in the windows.
hurried
wandered
jogged
ran
5
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was
palatial
. What context clue did you use?
context clue = The movie star's
context clue = large and beautiful home
6
What does the word
explicit
mean?
hidden
not precise
not specific
stated clearly
7
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of
beverage
, like milk and ice tea. What context clue did you use to answer?
context clue = offered a variety
context clue = at the restaurant
context clue = milk and ice tea
8
What does the word
conclude
mean?
to introduce something
To infer about something
to come to a decision, to end
to begin
9
What does the word
distinguish
mean?
to overlook
to understand
to tell the difference.
to examine in further detail.
10
What does the word
comprehend
mean?
to understand
to misinterpret
to tell the difference
to disregard
11
When I fell off the trampoline, I
fractured
my arm and wore a cast.
rested
avoided
broke
looked at
12
The kitten was as
agile
as a cheetah as he raced around the house
Silly
slow
quick
spotted
13
Ms. Hawkins
reprimanded
a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.
arrested
scolded
rewarded
seated
14
What does the word
convey
mean?
to refrain
to make understand
to release
to communicate an idea
15
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of
beverages
, like milk and ice tea.
silverware
drinks
bread
milk
16
The kitten was as
agile
as a cheetah as he raced around the house. What context clue did you use?
context = the kitten
context = as a cheetah
context = around the house
17
What does the word
infer
mean?
to just pick something
to make a logical (educated, common sense) guess
to guess
to give more details
18
What does the word
evaluate
mean?
to misjudge
to figure out
To make a educated guess
to neglect
19
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was
palatial
.
like a palace
ugly
for dogs
tiny
20
What does the word
elaborate
mean?
to make simple
to condense
to decrease
to give more detail
21
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
look it up in the dictionary
look for clues in the text
skip it and keep reading
ask the teacher what it means
22
What does the word
analyze
mean?
To make a logical (educated, common sense) guess
to forget
to examine in further detail
to overlook
23
The frightened baby
trembled
when he couldn't find his mother.
shook
yelled
cry
laugh
24
They were
ecstatic
at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
discouraged
excited
nervous
watchful
