Context Clues Practice

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Imani had ambivalent feelings about going to the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.

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mixed

Front

What type of context clue hints at the meaning of "ambivalent" in the sentence: "Imani had ambivalent feelings about going to the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather."? Options: example, explanation, synonym, antonym.

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explanation

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Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

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hate

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Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning in the sentence: "Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it."? Options: example, explanation, synonym, antonym.

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antonym

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beneficial

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

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helpful

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Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning in the sentence: Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you? Options: example, explanation, synonym, antonym.

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antonym

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The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

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pests

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What type of context clue hints at the meaning of "vermin" in the sentence: "The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches."? Options: example, explanation, synonym, antonym.

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example

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hideous

Jan sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”

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unattractive

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”

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synonym