Context Clues - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.

stamp

prohibition

ad

tax

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

gracefully

lazily

dangerously

hopefully

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.

hurricane

plays

snow

leaves

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

allowed

joyful

taken

fed

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

shyly

serious

hungry

plenty

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.

charming

running

ruined

perhaps

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When he didn't understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

remove

call

explain

stop

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The impudent boy was rude to the policeman.

handsome

carefully

poor

bold

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

ate

burned

slept

sunbathed

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

gloomy

red

shining

fun

11.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

select

conceal

organize

flee

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

slope

driveway

level

sidewalk

13.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

hope you enjoy your reward

ignored the peasant's words

Thank you again

good-bye

14.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

I looked at the bottom of the tin. The price was $2.98. This presented a slight problem. You see, Mom had bought Harry and Marshall a potted plant to apologize for my bike tracks in their new driveway. She and Dad were withholding my allowance until the plant was paid for. I knew that there was no point in asking them for the money.
What is the meaning of the word withholding ?

Increasing in amount

Punishing harshly

Refusing to give

Using as one's property

15.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

"Brody, I gave you a map so you could teach your team how to navigate around the ship," the captain said. "If you had followed orders, you would have had no problem responding quickly.
Which words help the reader know what the word navigate means?

to participate in

around the ship

had no problem

teach your team

16.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

As silly putty became more common in households, people took notice of its unique properties. It is pullable when pressed slowly but stiffens when pressure is applied quickly. So it can be squished by hand, but it remains in a ball when bounced off the floor.
What is the meaning of the word properties in?

Creators

Solutions

Qualities

Customers

17.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

At last, the weary carver puts down his tools. He is ready for a crane to lift the new pole. He thinks back to the stories his grandfather told him of the first pole raising. The workers groans rippled like a chorus of bears; sweat beaded on their backs.
What does the word weary mean in the above text?

amused

confused

worried

tired

18.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Most roads were dirt paths that had been used mainly for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas where roads did not exist at all, Jackson drove through muddy cow pastures and even over mountains.
What does the word remote mean?

Lacking tourist attractions

Far from populated areas

Difficult to see from a distance

Familiar to a particular group of people

19.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

The wood frog's ability to freeze its body is vital to its survival. The wood frog can live in extreme climates from the Appalachian Mountains, across much of Canada, and into Alaska.
What is the meaning of the word vital?

Fortunate

Common

Necessary

Permanent

20.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

LEGO creates building sets for children of all ages. These sets contain intricate parts that are more detailed and challenging to put together.
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?

detailed and challenging

larger and easier

is understandable

different-shaped

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