Context Clues/
Word Structure
Word Structure
What are context clues?
A) clues about a character in the story
B) words that give us information about what will happen next in the selection
C) words that surround an unknown word
D) words that act as the organizational pattern of a passage
C) words that surround an unknown word
What is the author’s main purpose for writing this paragraph?
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.
A) To entertain B) To persuade C) To inform D) To teach
A) To entertain
Identify the elements of plot.
A) Setting, characters, conflict, problem, solution
B) Beginning, middle, end
C) Resolution, climax, rising action, characters, setting
D) Climax, falling action, resolution, exposition, rising action
D) Climax, falling action, resolution, exposition, rising action
Define inference or the phrase to infer.
An inference is an educated guess.
When taking the NSCAS ELA test, what should you do after reading the title and text features?
Read the questions (and look for any key words that have been bolded or italicized).
The prefix trans in the words transborder and transfer probably means
A) between
B) not
C) across
D) after
C) across
“I will die if he asks me to dance!” is an example of which type of figurative language?
A) Hyperbole
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Idiom
A) Hyperbole
What is the exposition of a story?
A) Beginning; includes conflict and characters
B) Beginning; includes characters and setting
C) Beginning; includes characters and climax
D) Ending; includes resolution and climax
B) Beginning; includes characters and setting
I was caught in a rainstorm. The wind was so difficult, I struggled to find my way. Suddenly, Sally appeared with a spotlight and was hollering my name. I was able to find my way to her, thanks to the light. I'm not sure what I would have done without her help.
From which perspective is this story told?
A) 1st person
B) 2nd person
C) 3rd person
D) 4th person
A) 1st person
When should you read the passage on the NSCAS ELA test?
After you read the questions.
Identify context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word.
The river was full of noxious materials such as cleaning agents from factories and pesticides from the nearby farms.
A) scary
B) poisonous
C) dangerous
D) important
B) poisonous
What is the author’s main purpose for writing this paragraph?
The giant panda is a bear-like animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and must be protected by the Chinese government.
A) To entertain B) To persuade C) To inform D) To teach
C) to inform
Define resolution.
How the problem in the story is solved.
When James dropped off his dog at the vet, he was worried. "Please be sure to call me as soon as you've finished the surgery." He was worried about his little puppy that had swallowed a bone. "Please let me know if there's anything I can do! I'll be sitting in my car, anxiously waiting for news on my buddy, River."
From what perspective is this story told?
A) 1st person
B) 2nd person
C) 3rd person
D) 4th person
C) 3rd person
Replace whisper
with an antonym that has a positive connotation (meaning).
Cheer
Knowing the meaning of the prefix vis- allows the reader to discover the meaning of visionary.
A) a visible dictionary
B) a person that is able to see things clearly in the dark
C) a person who experiences a vision about something
D) a person that likes to visit friends
C) a person who experiences a vision about something
Which of the following is an example of an alliteration?
A) Andy ate apples around an armadillo.
B) Bethany came during early fellowship gatherings.
C) Stan took paper and markers to his drawing class.
D) Greg gathered grapes and gourds in his grandpa’s garden.
D) Greg gathered grapes and gourds in his grandpa’s garden.
Define foreshadowing and flashback.
foreshadowing- clues or hints in the story as to what's to come
flashback- reliving a moment in time
The citizens of Hobartville had gathered in the park. It was Charles Hobart Day, a time to remember the most powerful man in the town's history. Mayor Hannah Kring stepped onto the stage. "Mr. Hobart is an important part of our history." A man in the crowd yelled something. Mayor Kring replied, "But remember, Mr. Hobart also built our first hospital. That counts for something, doesn't it?"
What inference can be made about what the man in the crowd yelled?
A) something negative about Mr. Hobart
B) something positive about Mr. Hobart
C) something negative about Mayor Kring
D) something positive about Mayor Kring
A) something negative about Mr. Hobart
Identify the three words with positive connotations.
lazy
easygoing
crazy
stink
energetic
aroma
easygoing
energetic
aroma
Identify context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
When going to an office party you should show your best decorum. For example, dress your best, eat moderately, and be sure to thank the host before you leave.
After looking at the context clues, decorum probably means
A) outfits
B) intelligence
C) discussions
D) behavior
D) behavior
“She is crowing over her new car” is an example of a(n)
A) Idiom
B)Metaphor
C) Onomatopoeia
D) Hyperbole
A) Idiom
Identify the type of internal conflict present in this selection.
Thomas was not happy one little bit. His sister, Susan was making honor roll again. His parents would allow her to do anything she wanted to do. Thomas was not making honor roll this time, and he was not going to be allowed to do all the things he wanted to do. Poor Thomas! He would just have to study harder and get back on the honor roll.
A) Character vs. Character
B) Character vs. Self
C) Character vs. Society
D) Character vs. Nature
B) Character vs. Self
The citizens of Hobartville had gathered in the park. It was Charles Hobart Day, a time to remember the most powerful man in the town's history. Mayor Hannah Kring stepped onto the stage. "Mr. Hobart is an important part of our history." A man in the crowd yelled something. Mayor Kring replied, "But remember, Mr. Hobart also built our first hospital. That counts for something, doesn't it?"
What sentence in the story proves that the man in the crowd yelled something negative about Mr. Hobart?
"But remember, Mr. Hobart also built our first hospital..."
OR
"...That counts for something, doesn't it?"
Think of synonyms of the word thin. Identify a synonym that has a negative connotation.
skinny, scrawny