Assessment Context Clue Types

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew

she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy

weather.

1.) Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.

• Mixed

• Angry

• Distrustful

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew

she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy

weather.

2. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

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

3. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.

• Love

• Hate

• Perform

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

4. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not

good for you.

5. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Pleasant

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not

good for you.

6. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

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

cockroaches.

7. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.

• Pests

• Animals

• Insects

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

cockroaches.

8. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

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

9. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.

• Expensive

• Cheap

• Unattractive

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

10. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym