Do Now- Context Clues and Vocabulary

to say again, repeat

• amicable
• reiterate
• verbatim

To position or arrange; form a unit

• deploy
• reiterate
• gape
• pliable

Joseph came to school today __________;
his hair was not combed and he was untidy.

• pliable
• stolid
• unkempt
• gape

Sara had a ______________ reaction to the question.  She was unresponsive and unemotional.

• tentative
• stolid
• adulterate
• insidious

Sometimes teachers have to _________
and repeat instructions over and over.

• tentative
• reiterate
• warily
• dour

What type of context clue is this?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

 What type of context clue?
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

• hope you enjoy your reward
• ignored the peasant's words
• Thank you again
• good-bye

A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails.

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

I thought the class was beneficial, but it turned out to be useless.

• Synonym
• Antonym
• Example
• Inference