Context Clues Practice Flashcard

Front

What do you call a word that has the same meaning as another word?

Back

a synonym

Front

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning as another word?

Back

an antonym

Front

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

Back

Look for clues in the text.

Front

psyched

Back

excited

Front

Please expand onto your writing. It should be much longer.

Back

add

Front

Many animals hibernate in the winter. They come out of their den once Spring arrives.

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stay in their den

Front

Which clues helped you figure out the meaning of disobedient?

The disobedient child threw herself on the ground. Her mother sighed. She wished her child would follow her requests.

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she wished she would follow her requests

Front

Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence? "Which form of transportation will you take to school tomorrow, car or bus?"

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car or bus

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lengthy

Sam was disappointed that the book was so lengthy because it made him so bored.

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overly long

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trifle
Example: Her grandma was in the hospital, and she was worried about a trifle like not getting to go to her friend's house.

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a little thing