Ms. R Context Clues

Find the definition of the underlined word: While James is very outgoing, his older brother is very reclusive. (hint: antonym)

• loud

• outspoken

• shy

Which sentence uses a synonym as a context clue?

• “I’m not groggy,” Ana insisted. “I’m wide awake.”

• “It was scorching,” Larry said, “and I mean really hot.”

• The food was bland. In fact, everyone called it tasteless.

Which sentence uses a definition as a context clue?

• Sedentary individuals, people who are not very active, often have poor health.

• The child demolished what her mother had created.

• The weather was perfect in the morning but flawed by a thunderstorm

Which sentence shows a context clue that uses examples?

• A symbol is something that stands for something else.

• As spring approached we began to see new hues in the landscape, such as green, yellow, and gold.

• He seemed to be ill, but it was merely a clever trick to deceive us

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: Their descent off the mountain was much easier than climbing up had been.

• going up

• jumping

• going down