Context Clues
What is a context clue?
A. A summary of the text
B. A definition found in the glossary
C. A hint within the text that helps define a word
D. A clue about the setting
C. A hint within the text that helps define a word
Is “Wow, that’s amazing!” declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
D. Exclamatory
What point of view uses “I” or “we”?
A. First-person
B. Second-person
C. Third-person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
A. First-person
What is a main idea?
A. A detail that supports the topic
B. The setting of a story
C. The most important idea in a paragraph or passage
D. The theme of the story
C. The most important idea in a paragraph or passage
What is the purpose of bold text?
A. To make the page look exciting
B. To highlight key information
C. To separate paragraphs
D. To decorate the text
B. To highlight key information
Which clue helps define: "He was aloof, or emotionally distant"?
A. Contrast clue
B. Inference clue
C. Definition clue
D. Example clue
C. Definition clue
Which is an interrogative sentence?
A. Look at the stars.
B. Are you going to the dance tonight?
C. I can’t believe it!
D. Bring your homework tomorrow.
B. Are you going to the dance tonight?
What’s the POV: “He walked to school…”?
A. First-person
B. Second-person
C. Third-person
D. None of the above
C. Third-person
Identify the main idea of a paragraph: A paragraph about recycling mostly talks about reducing waste.
A. Recycling is time-consuming.
B. Recycling can reduce waste and protect the planet.
C. People don’t like recycling.
D. Plastics are everywhere.
B. Recycling can reduce waste and protect the planet.
How do headings help readers?
A. By making the page longer
B. By summarizing a chapter
C. By organizing information into sections
D. By defining difficult words
C. By organizing information into sections
What kind of clue is: “The arboretum, or tree garden…”?
A. Synonym clue
B. Definition clue
C. Cause-and-effect clue
D. Contrast clue
B. Definition clue
Rewrite a command as an imperative sentence: “Can you please close the window?” becomes:
A. You should close the window.
B. The window is closed.
C. Close the window, please.
D. Why is the window open?
C. Close the window, please.
Which POV is used in “You need to pay attention”?
A. First-person
B. Second-person
C. Third-person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
B. Second-person
Which sentence best supports the main idea: “Exercise helps the body stay healthy”?
A. I went for a walk today.
B. Junk food tastes good.
C. Regular physical activity strengthens muscles and boosts mood.
D. Sleep is important too.
C. Regular physical activity strengthens muscles and boosts mood.
What do captions usually explain?
A. Titles of chapters
B. Vocabulary words
C. Pictures or diagrams
D. The main idea
C. Pictures or diagrams
Identify the context clue: “She was elated. Her smile was huge.”
A. Antonym clue
B. Example clue
C. Inference clue
D. Definition clue
C. Inference clue
Combine: “She loves pizza. She eats it often.” into a compound sentence:
A. She loves pizza, and she eats it often.
B. Although she loves pizza, she eats it often.
C. She eats pizza because she loves it.
D. She loves pizza, eating it often.
A. She loves pizza and she eats it often.
Rewrite in third-person: “I opened the door slowly.”
A. You opened the door slowly.
B. He opened the door slowly.
C. Slowly, I opened the door.
D. The door was opened by me.
B. He opened the door slowly.
Find the main idea in this excerpt: “In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the light bulb…”
A. Thomas Edison was famous.
B. Electricity is powerful.
C. Homes used candles.
D. The invention of the light bulb changed everyday life.
D. The invention of the light bulb changed everyday life.
Why are bullet points used in informational texts?
A. To list important ideas clearly
B. To add decoration
C. To make the font smaller
D. To confuse readers
A. To list important ideas clearly
Infer the meaning of “benevolent” in: “She had a benevolent smile as she helped.”
A. Kind
B. Cruel
C. Angry
D. Confused
A. Kind
Turn this run-on into a complex sentence: “It was raining I forgot my umbrella.”
A. It was raining, and I forgot my umbrella.
B. I forgot my umbrella it was raining.
C. Because it was raining, I forgot my umbrella.
D. It was raining I forgot my umbrella quickly.
A. It was raining, and I forgot my umbrella.
Compare first- and third-person limited POV:
A. First uses “you,” third-person limited uses “he” with thoughts of all characters.
B. First uses “I,” third-person limited reveals one character’s thoughts.
C. First and third-person limited both use “I.”
D. Third-person limited is more personal than first-person.
B. First uses “I,” third-person limited reveals one character’s thoughts.
Distinguish between main idea and theme: What’s the main idea?
A. Bees are small but smart.
B. Bees can communicate using dances and smells.
C. Teamwork is important in nature.
D. Always be curious about nature.
B. Bees can communicate using dances and smells.
Evaluate how text features support understanding:
A. They add fun facts but distract from the topic.
B. They provide extra details and clarify information.
C. They repeat the main idea several times.
D. They show that sharks are dangerous.
B. They provide extra details and clarify information.