Contextual clues

When the opposite meaning of the word is given in the text it is called

• Synonym clue

• Example clue

• Antonym clue

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

When the meaning of the word is explained in the text

• Example clue

• Definition clue

• Antonym clue

• Synonym clue

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

It is _______ clue when the word is followed by an example.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLUE

The DACHSHUND, which is a breed of dogs with short legs and long body, was jumping with joy to see its master

• Example

• Definition

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLUE

Many Constellations, like the orian's belt or the great bear, can be seen all year round on a clear night sky.

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLUE

She is a graceful dancer, although her partner was quite clumsy

• Example

• Definition

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Find the meaning of the underlined word by the help of the given clue.

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

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Find the meaning of the underlined word by the help of the given clue.

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

• Pests

• Animals

• Insects

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Find the meaning of the underlined word by the help of the given clue.

The banquet of roasted meat, grilled partridge amd freshly baked bread was served at the kings birthday

• Yummy

• Dinner

• Fire

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Find the meaning of the underlined word by the help of the given clue.

We immediately got out our umbrellas as it started to drizzle.

• Lighy rain

• Get windy

• Become dark

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4