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Context Clues Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of a context clue?

D. The unfamiliar word is surrounded by familiar words. (correct)

C. The main idea is stated in the first paragraph.

B. The word is defined in the glossary.

A. The author's name is mentioned in the text.

What is the purpose of using context clues?

C. To help the reader understand unfamiliar words. (correct)

D. To persuade the reader to agree with the author.

B. To provide background information.

A. To entertain the reader.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a context clue?

B. A synonym for the word is provided.

C. The word is repeated multiple times in the text.

D. The word is capitalized. (correct)

A. A definition of the word is given in the sentence.

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Context Clues

An example of a context clue is when the meaning of an unfamiliar word is inferred from the surrounding words or phrases in a sentence.
The purpose of using context clues is to help readers determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases in a text.

Non-Examples of Context Clues

An example of something that is NOT a context clue is a definition provided by a dictionary or a teacher, as it does not rely on the surrounding text to infer meaning.

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Test your knowledge of context clues with this quiz designed for 8th graders. Explore the purpose of using context clues and identify examples and non-examples in this interactive quiz.