Which of the following statements is correct? Context clues are used by the author to help readers define an unfamiliar word. There is just one type of context clue the author will use to help readers define an unfamiliar word. Context clues should be simple enough for the reader to understand any unfamiliar word. They will use little to none of their thinking skills. Context clues are used by the author to help readers to understand what the sentence as a whole means.

Context clues are used by the author to help readers define an unfamiliar word.

Which example can Synonym be applied to? Options: Coyotes, black bears and bobcats are all 'forest animals.', George was one of my best friends outside of football but quickly became the 'antagonist' during our football game., Jason felt 'guilt', or shame, for his actions during the football game., Jason had trouble deciding what form of 'transportation' to use for his trip. His choices included bus, train, car, or plane.

Jason felt 'guilt', or shame, for his actions during the football game.

Which statement is an example of Direct Definition context clue? Options: Jason is a 'talented' athlete, he always makes the soccer team., Some people are 'happy', while others are upset., The class, or 'course', the teacher taught was spanish., Jason made sure to 'whisper'. He knew his voice had to be very quiet when talking in the library.

Jason made sure to 'whisper'. He knew his voice had to be very quiet when talking in the library.

Example of an antonym context clue for the word nervous?

Although James was 'nervous' about the exam, Brandi was not worried.

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase

A word opposite in meaning to another

What is an inference clue?

A clue where the definition is not explained; you need to look for clues before or after the sentences

A word opposite in meaning to another

Context Clues Practice 7th & 8th Grade Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

ABHORRENT

Back

horrible

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

GENEROSITY

Back

willingness to give

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

jovial

Back

happy

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

ancient

Back

Very old

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

meticulously

Back

working very carefully.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Haphazard: Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.

Back

disorganized

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed? Options: can you help me, her father walked in, sounding annoyed, too, relaxing with a magazine

Back

sounding annoyed, too

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