Context Clues

6th Grade STAAR Standard

​ELA 6.2B, ELA 6.5F, ELA 6.6C

ELA 6.2B: Use context such as definition, analogy, and examples to clarify the meaning of words.

ELA 6.5F: Make inferences and use evidence to support understanding.

ELA 6.6C: Use text evidence to support an appropriate response.

Multiple Choice

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

• shocked

• not surprised

• bored

• interested

Multiple Choice

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

• vote

• understand

• approve

• discuss

Multiple Choice

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

• frozen

• sweet

• colorful

• healthy

Multiple Choice

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

• eager

• unwilling

• fearful

• afraid

Multiple Choice

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

• chaos

• calm

• shouting

• quiet

Multiple Choice

The monkey's vociferous chatter made me wish I had earplugs.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• antonym

• definition

• example

• inference

Multiple Choice

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• antonym

• inference

• definition

• synonym

Multiple Choice

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonym

• definition

• inference

• example

Multiple Choice

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonym

• example

• inference

• definition

Multiple Choice

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• example

• antonym

• definition

• synonym

Multiple Choice

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

What is the meaning of the word SALUTATION in the sentence above?

• signal

• greeting

• sentence

• question