Context Clues Practice Sync Time

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she would enjoy the music, but she didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather.

Choose the correct definition of the word "ambivalent"

• mixed feelings

• angry feelings

• distrustful feelings

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she would enjoy the music, but she didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather.

Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "ambivalent"?

• example

• explanation/definition

• synonym

• antonym

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

Choose the correct definition of the word "detest"

• love

• hate

• perform

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "detest"?

• example

• explanation/definition

• synonym

• antonym

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

Choose the correct definition of "vermin"

• pests

• animals

• insects

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "vermin"?

• example

• explanation/definition

• synonym

• antonym

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”

Choose the correct definition of the word "hideous"

• expensive

• cheap

• unattractive

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”

Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "hideous"?

• example

• explanation/definition

• synonym

• antonym

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

Choose the correct definition of "beneficial"

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "beneficial"?

• example

• explanation/definition

• synonym

• antonym