Word Parts and Context Clues Quiz

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________ Class: ____________

Directions: Use the paragraph below to answer the following question. The first total solar eclipse of the millennium created a spectacle of darkness and lights over central Africa, where hundreds of astronomers and eclipse chasers assembled to watch the extraordinary natural event. ______ 1. What is the meaning of the word spectacle in the sentence above? A. something that is funny B. something remarkable that can be seen C. something scary D. something that has a loud noise The archaeologists discovered an empty sarcophagus deep within the tomb. They were disappointed because Egyptian burial sites often contained well-preserved mummies

______ 2. What is the meaning of the word sarcophagus in the selection above? A. a stone coffin B. a robe C. a beetle D. a small jar Directions: use the following passage to answer questions 3-5. Norman and Bella knew they were being followed. As they tried to bolt through the alley, they could hear the footsteps getting closer and closer. Norman panicked and wanted to shelter himself in the shadows, but Bella had a brilliant idea. She picked up a nearby stick, weaved it at the dogs, and tossed it. They immediately went for it, and Norman and Bella walked away relieved. ________3. Using context clues, can you determine that bolt means what? A. To tighten B. To work C. To fasten D. To run fast

_______4. Using context clues, can you determine what shelter means? A. To surprise B. A dog C. To hide D. A home _______5. Using context clues, you can determine that brilliant means what? A. Sunny B. Smart C. Friendly D. Shiny Directions: Answer questions 6-8 by choosing the correct answer. ______6. Cycl/cycle means A. guilty B. say C. one who advocate rules D. circle; wheel _______7. Ment means A. B. C. D. A state, action, or quality In a particular way The art or science of Not having something

_______8. What word has a prefix that means Before? A. B. C. D. Prepare Perpendicular Punishment Post-test

Prefix -il

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