The Master Detectives (Context Clues)
Because the storm was so ferocious, the massive oak tree was ripped from the ground. Is ferocious:
A) Tiny
B) Fierce
C) Peaceful
D) Funny
B) Fierce
The Greek root "bio" (as in biography) means:
A) Earth
B) Life
C) Water
D) Book
B) Life
"I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!" is an example of:
A) Simile
B) Personification
C) Hyperbole
D) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
To analyze a text means to:
A) Copy it word-for-word
B) Examine it closely to understand it
C) Read it as fast as possible
D) Ignore the details
B) Examine it closely to understand it
Which word is the most intense?
A) Annoyed
B) Angry
C) Furious
D) Upset
C) Furious
While the first witness was vague, the second witness gave very specific details. Is vague:
A) Loud
B) Unclear
C) Helpful
D) Bright
B) Unclear
If the root "graph" means to write, what is an autograph?
A) A self-written signature
B) A drawing of a car
C) A spoken message
D) A type of photograph
A) A self-written signature
"The camera loves her" is an example of:
A) Personification
B) Alliteration
C) Idiom
D) Onomatopoeia
A) Personification
What is evidence in a reading passage?
A) The author's name
B) A random guess
C) Proof from the text to support an idea
D) The last sentence of a story
C) Proof from the text to support an idea
Which is a more formal synonym for "scared"?
A) Spooked
B) Apprehensive
C) Shaky
D) Brave
B) Apprehensive
The scientist had to diligently check her notes to ensure no errors were made. Does diligently mean:
A) Lazily
B) Quickly
C) With great care
D) Loudly
C) With great care
The Latin root "aud" (as in audience) refers to:
A) Seeing
B) Hearing
C) Running
D) Thinking
B) Hearing
"He is a night owl" is which type of comparison?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Personification
B) Metaphor
The tone of a story refers to:
A) How loud the characters speak
B) The author's attitude toward the subject
C) The number of pages in the book
D) The speed of the plot
B) The author's attitude toward the subject
What is an antonym for permanent?
A) Constant
B) Lasting
C) Transient
D) Solid
C) Transient
"The dessert was scrumptious; consequently, everyone asked for a second helping." The word consequently signals which type of clue?
A) Contrast
B) Definition
C) Cause and Effect
D) Comparison
C) Cause and Effect
The root "chron" (as in chronological) relates to:
A) Color
B) Time
C) Space
D) Light
B) Time
Which of these is an idiom?
A) Busy as a bee
B) The wind whispered
C) Piece of cake
D) Gigantic giant
C) Piece of cake
To elaborate means to:
A) Speak softly
B) Give more details and explanation
C) End a story quickly
D) Draw a picture
B) Give more details and explanation
A 10-letter synonym for a room that is perfectly clean:
A) Organized
B) Immaculate
C) Glistening
D) Disgusting
B) Immaculate
Although the room was initially chaotic, the teacher’s presence soon made it orderly. Is chaotic:
A) Organized
B) Silent
C) Confused and disorganized
D) Empty
C) Confused and disorganized
This root means "to see" and is found in the word "spectacles":
A) Port
B) Spec
C) Dict
D) Struct
B) Spec
"The delicious dinner delighted Dan" is an example of:
A) Metaphor
B) Alliteration
C) Simile
D) Personification
B) Alliteration
A summary should include:
A) Every single detail from the story
B) Only the funniest parts
C) The main points and key details in a brief way
D) The reader's opinion only
C) The main points and key details in a brief way
Small, subtle differences in word meanings are called:
A) Nuances
B) Homophones
C) Definitions
D) Paragraphs
A) Nuances