context clues practice

Front

Protagonist

Back

main character

Front

commence

The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.

Back

to start or begin

Front

tariff

Back

tax

Front

compensated

You will be compensated well for your time. You will receive a paycheck next week.

Back

paid

Front

duration
Example: Yesterday we went to an amusement park. The first ride we went on was an extreme roller coaster. The recording at the beginning reminded us to stay seated during the entire duration of the ride.

Back

the time something continues

Front

solitary

Back

individual

Front

Which type of context clue helps you determine the meaning of the underlined word? Options: example, explanation, synonym, antonym

Back

antonym

Front

Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?
Options:

"When I observed my sister"

,

"I find her"

,

"Shrewd and clever"

,

"as she is"

Back

"Shrewd and clever"

Front

thrifty

Mom is very thrifty when she shops because she always searches the ads and only buys things that are on sale.

Back

careful with money

Front

Penurious: Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause.

Back

very stingy