CONTEXT CLUES

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word? *

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We had such a great time at the party! Everyone had a terrific time. This is an example of which type of context clue?

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Using the opposite of a word is what type of context clue?

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An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army. What type of context clue is this?

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Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking , or punching is not tolerated at school. Thus uses which type of context clue?

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Even though her ankle was not broke, at the moment of impact, Helen found the pain to be excruciating. She cried and dropped to the ground, her eyes squeezed tightly shut, waiting for the first waves of agony to subside. When they did, she began to crawl towards the house, all the time wondering if she would be able to make it up the stairs by herself? If excruciating means intensely painful, what word in the paragraph best helps you figure out the meaning?

• impact

• wondering

• agony

• subside

Mr. James wants us to e prompt in the mornings, not late. What type of context is being used?

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The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs. What type of context clues are being used?

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after spending the week with him, Jenny told her mom, it was confirmed--Uncle Cedric was definitely eccentric. He let his German Shepherd sit at the table at dinner time; he refused to eat anything that was yellow, and he called his refrigerator Betsy. What does the word eccentric mean?

• scary

• rude

• lazy

• strange

Night is the time when many animals forge, or search, for food. What type of context clue is being used?

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