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Context Clues
Part of Speech
Figurative Language
Meaning in Context
100
I thought I saw a shadow at the doorway, but it turned out that it was just a _____ of my imagination. a. Figment b. Covet c. Hyperbole d. Vicious
a. Figment Credit to Giselle, Shanell, and Austin!
100
"From these clues, scientists determined that Otzi was of Italian ancestry." Which word from the sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of the word "ancestry"?
What is Italian?
100
"What they thought was the victim of a hiking accident was actually one of the most important archaeological finds of the century- the well-preserved body of a 5,300 year old man." The word "archaeological" is which part of speech?
What is an adjective? The word archaeological is describing the type of find it was.
100
The water is like glass, as it is so still, calm, and reflective. What form of figurative language is this? a. Simile b. Metaphor c. Simile and Metaphor d. None of the above
a. Simile
100
"From these clues, scientists determined that Otzi was of Italian ancestry." The word "ancestry" means.... A. a single generation B. place of birth C. primary residence D. family descent
What is D. family descent?
200
The man was attacked by a snake and was, therefore, rushed to the hospital due to the _____. a. Yearning b. Snake c. Simile d. Toxins
d. Toxins Credit to Nathan, Marla, Karla, and Anthony!
200
"He explained rather tersely that there was nothing he could do except suggest that we wait and he would have the hostess seat our party as soon as possible." Which words provide clues to the meaning of "tersely"? A. explained B. nothing he could do C. hostess D.would have
What is A or B? Either A or B could be helpful in understanding the meaning of "tersely". 200 Bonus Points if you can tell if "tersely" is meant to mean a positive or negative tone.
200
"These questions might remain unanswered due to Otzi's fragile state." The word "fragile" is which part of speech?
What is an adjective? Fragile is describing Otzi's state. 200 bonus points if you can tell what fragile means.
200
The water is glass, as it is so still, calm, and reflective. What form of figurative language is this?
a. Simile b. Metaphor c. Hyperbole d. All of the above
200
"The iceman's major organs and skin were remarkably preserved, as well as his leather shoes, grass cape and hat, metal ax, unfinished bow, finished and unfinished arrows, flint knife, bark quiver, and samples of various grains, berries, and mushrooms." Based on the context clues, a "quiver" is most likely a(n).... A. type of food B. type of tool C. animal D. type of book
What is B. type of tool?
300
I am still _____; I can't believe she did that! a. Flabbergasted b. Shocked c. Funny d. Both a and b are correct.
d. Both a and b are correct. Credit to Barbara, Jose, Jayson, and Brandon!
300
"The lost reservation along with the discourteous behavior put a damper on the entire evening." Which 4 words provide the best clues to the meaning of "damper"?
What are "lost reservation" and "discourteous behavior"?
300
"Because the Wildwood has provided the setting for many pleasurable occasions, I chose the restaurant as the place to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary." The word "occasions" is which part of speech?
What is a noun?
300
We have been studying Context Clues for a billion years! What form of figurative language is this? a. Onomatopoeia b. Jargon c. Hyperbole d. Metaphor
c. Hyperbole
300
"An analysis of the pollen and moss trapped in his clothes revealed that he was from the southern valleys." Based upon the sentence, "analysis" means.... A. discovery B. synthesis C. distribution D. careful examination or study
What is D. careful examination or study?
400
My teacher _____ at me for talking to my friend too much during class. a. Giggled b. Bellowed c. Simile d. Onomatopoeia
b. Bellowed Credit to Angelie and Jared!
400
"Producers spent over 20 millions dollars on special effects for this film. Unfortunately, all the high-tech gadgetry doesn't pay off." Name the 4 words that provide the best context clues to help determine the meaning of "gadgetry".
What are "special effects" and "high-tech"?
400
"Sadly, I will no longer patronize your restaurant, a place that was once among my favorites." "Patronize" is which part of speech?
What is a verb? 400 Point Bonus if you can define patronize as it is used in this sentence! :)
400
Sally saw some sea shells by the sea shore. What form of figurative language is this?
Alliteration.
400
"The whole experience caused me to be embarrassed and infuriated." The best meaning for "infuriated" in the sentence above is... A. misled B. fierce C. enraged D. humiliated
What is C. enraged? 400 Bonus Points if you can define the prefix in-! :)
500
"On the field trip we learned about the carnivorous animals that live in the ocean and coastal locations." The root word of "carnivorous" is "vor" which means.... A. to hunt B. to destroy C. to eat D. to see
What is C. to eat? 500 point bonus if you can list at least 3 other words that have the same root! :)
500
"Before Captain Pavo and her crew can defeat Dr. Draco, they must find and capture his anonymous ally. The identity of Dr. Draco's ally will surely surprise loyal readers of this popular science-fiction series." Select the context clues that BEST help to determine the meaning of "anonymous". A. popular & series B. ally & Draco C. surprise & loyal D. identity & surprise
What are D. identity & surprise?
500
"Readers of Nichols's previous novel, 'Danger in the Dark Zone', will remember that Dr. Draco was sent to live in exile on Genesis by the imperial council after trying to take control of the universe." In the sentence above, "imperial" is which part of speech?
What is an adjective?
500
"Once again, they are faced with intergalactic doom." In the word "intergalactic" the prefix inter- means.... A. outside of B. not C. between D. against
What is C. between?
500
"Before Captain Pavo and her crew can defeat Dr. Draco, they must find and capture his anonymous ally. The identity of Dr. Draco's ally will surely surprise loyal readers of this popular science-fiction series." Based on the sentences above, "anonymous" most likely means.... A. unknown B. known C. sneaky D. suspicious
What is A. unknown?
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