Context Clues

Context Clues

Multiple Choice

No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.

Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?

• Family

• Useful

• Dangerous

• Secret

Match

Match the following Context Clues to their Example

• The haberdashery was Lou’s favorite place. He loved shopping for nice suits.

• When Sarah was sick, her voice was almost inaudible. We couldn't hear what she was trying to say.

• Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.

• It was a brutish afternoon, quite unlike the sunny ones the week prior. 

• He was cantankerous: angry and always looking for a fight.

INFERENCE

DEFINITION

EXAMPLE

ANTONYM

SYNONYM

• INFERENCE

• DEFINITION

• EXAMPLE

• ANTONYM

• SYNONYM

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No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and other electronics come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

If something is ubiquitous, it is ​​

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Multiple Choice

My dog is so timid. He is like a little mouse that hides when he gets scared. What does the word timid mean?

• Energetic

• Fearful

• Happy

Multiple Choice

What is an antonym context clue?

• A word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another.

• A word or group of words that has the same meaning.

• An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words.

• A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning.

Multiple Choice

The decor, including the fancy lights, beautiful paintings and unique furniture made the house look stunning. What does the word decor mean?

• Decorations

• Furniture

• Paintings

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a synonym context clue?

• Joe begged his mom to let him stay up a wee bit later- only a few minutes.

• The men were exhausted after toiling in the dark mines all day. To toil means to work.

• Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

Multiple Choice

Stealing is an infraction, or the act of breaking the law. What does the word infraction mean?

• Detention

• A ticket

• The act of breaking the law

Multiple Choice

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

• signal

• greeting

• sentence

• question

Multiple Choice

A volunteer firefighter works for no pay. What does the word volunteer mean?

• A firefighter

• Someone who works for no pay

• Someone who is paid to work

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Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.



A controversy is something that people ​

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Multiple Choice

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean? 

• Quiet
• Secretive
• talkative 
• Exhausted

Multiple Choice

A beaver uses its big front teeth to gnaw trees. These incisors continue to grow as they are worn away. What does the word incisors mean?

• Teeth

• Claws

• A type of beaver

Multiple Choice

What are context clues?

• Clues that help you figure out the context.

• Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

• A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery

• A verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.

Multiple Choice

It was an idyllic day-sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park! What does the word idyllic mean?

• Wonderful

• Miserable

• Cold

Multiple Choice

Which context clue is defined as, the word’s meaning is explained in the sentence?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

Multiple Choice

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me. What does the word continuously mean?

• Hums

• Never

• All the time

Multiple Choice

Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings?

• Word Part

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

Multiple Choice

Which context clue is defined as, this is a clue in part of the unknown word?

• Inference

• Antonym

• Word Part

• Example

Multiple Choice

Stacey was suspicious when the clown handed them a box. But her gullible little brother opened it anyway. What does the word gullible mean?

• Sad

• Trusting

• Doomed

• Careful

Multiple Choice

Which context clue is defined as, a word’s definition is not explained.  You need to look for clues before AND after the sentence?

• Word Part

• Inference

• Defintion

• Synonym

Multiple Choice

Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile across her face. What does the word grimace mean?

• Grin

• Hat

• Frown

• Mask

Multiple Choice

Which context clue is defined as, the word is clarified by giving the opposite meaning?  

• Inference

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

Multiple Choice

Since I feel like they are my best feature, I use black eye liner and shimmery light brown eye shadow to accentuate my blue eyes.

What does accentuate mean as it is used in this sentence?

• Emphasize

• Ignore

• Play down

• Understate

Multiple Choice

Bob is quite versatile. He is a good athlete, a top student, and a gourmet chef. What does the word versatile mean?

• Having many different skills

• Boring

• Happy

Multiple Choice

The football player was a voracious eater who could easily eat three large pizzas at dinner.

What does voracious mean as it is used in this sentence?

• To quench

• Being satisfied

• A full feeling

• Having a huge appetite

Multiple Choice

"Can you locate the state of Georgia?" my teacher asked pointing to the map. The word locate means...

• find
• destroy
• understand 

Multiple Choice

"That roller coaster was a thrill!" Chris shouted with a grin on his face. The word thrill means...

• exciting 
• sad
• annoying

Multiple Choice

The thief evaded the police by hiding behind a dumpster. Evaded means...

• surrendered to 
• escaped from 

Multiple Choice

The bookshelf was sturdy enough to hold Nathan's books without falling apart. The word sturdy means...

• Tall 
• Strong 
• Big 

Multiple Choice

Mike had scattered his puzzle all over the floor. No wonder he couldn't find the piece he needed. Scattered means....

• Counted
• Lost
• Spread out 

Multiple Choice

Anna loves to read. She frequently spends Sundays curled up with a book. Frequently means....

• Never
• Sometimes
• Often 

Multiple Choice

Never walk alone at night. It is essential for you to go with at least one person. Essential means....

• Not important 
• Very important 
• Acceptable 

Multiple Choice

I have a bad memory. I can't recall that mans name! Recall means...

• Forget
• Say 
• Remember

Multiple Choice

I fell in the marsh and my clothes were soaked. The word marsh means....

• Dry area
• Wet land 
• Backyard 

Multiple Choice

When they opened the very old tomb, they found some ancient artifacts. The word ancient means....

• New
• Very old 
• Damanged
• strange