Context Clues
What is a context clue?
a. Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.
b. Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.
c. Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.
d. Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.
a. Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:
a. were pretty
b. didn't look alike
c. didn't fit very well
c. didn't fit very well
For many years in the United States, some people was not allowed to vote.
a. people were
b. people are
c. people is
d. Make no change
a. people were
Wow, I got the concert tickets ___
a. !
b. .
c. ?
d. ,
a. !
Which title is correctly capitalized?
a. "the Fault in Our Stars"
b. "The Fault in Our Stars"
c. "The Fault In Our Stars"
d. "the fault in our stars"
b. "The Fault in Our Stars"
a. bread
b. silverware
c. drinks
d. milk
c. drinks
a. Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b. Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.
c. Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d. Tim is moving to California with his family.
d. Tim is moving to California with his family.
Native Americans, African Americans, and women had to waited many years before they could vote.
a. had to waiting
b. had to wait
c. have to waited
d. Make no change
b. had to wait
Do you know where the bank is_______
a. ,
b..
c. !
d. ?
d. ?
Which option is written correctly?
a. Mark cried, "why did you scare me?"
b. Mark cried "Why did you scare me?"
c. mark cried, "why did you scare me?"
d. Mark cried, "Why did you scare me?"
d. Mark cried, "Why did you scare me?"
Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.
a. female
b. friendly and polite
c. unfriendly and impolite
d. having many years of experience
b. friendly and polite
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a. Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b. Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c. There are many breeds of dogs.
d. Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
b. Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
Southern states quicker passed laws to deny African Americans this right.
a. quickest
b. quick
c. quickly
d. Make no change
c. quickly
Today is Monday_____
a. ,
b. ?
c. !
d .
d .
Which option is written correctly?
a. I like to visit uncle John because he lives on a farm.
b. I like to visit Uncle john because he lives on a farm.
c. I like to visit Uncle John because he lives on a farm.
d. i like to visit Uncle John because he lives on a farm.
c. I like to visit Uncle John because he lives on a farm.
My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"
a. signal
b. greeting
c. sentence
d. question
b. greeting
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a. What you know about the topic
b. The topic of the text
c. The characters in the text
d. Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
d. Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
In 1924, Congress passing a law giving Native Americans voting rights.
a. passed
b. pass
c. was passing
d. Make no change
a. passed
Be careful, that is dangerous______
a. .
b. !
c. ,
d. ?
b. !
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. I went to mexico this past weekend.
b. I went to Spain to visit my Uncle.
c. I'm planning to go to paris next summer.
d. I went to Spain to visit my uncle.
d. I went to Spain to visit my uncle.
It was night and the storm was raging. The big ship was tossed like a cork in the ocean. When the captain noticed that they were almost ashore, he saw a lighthouse, shining its beacon in the middle of the darkness. The captain steered the ship away from the rocks and guided it safely to land.
What does the word beacon mean?
a. a light as a signal or warning
b. a radio transmitter for a ship or aircraft
c. a roadside sign
a. a light as a signal or warning
My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?
a. He wanted to be at the party
b. The neighbors were making too much noise
c. He was hungry
d. He wanted to go outside
a. He wanted to be at the party
By voting, they can help make decisions for ourselves.
a. them
b. itself
c. themselves
d. Make no change
c. themselves
Teacher, How do you say " lechuga" in English _______
a. ?
b. .
c. !
d. ,
a. ?
Which sentence is INCORRECTLY capitalized?
a. Bob's paper is due on Wednesday.
b. Bob drove North to go visit his Aunt in Michigan.
c. Bob has been to Australia.
d. Bob made a powerpoint on President Washington.
b. Bob drove North to go visit his Aunt in Michigan.