Context Clues

Aljon tried to quell the rumors about his illness, but it continued. Quell means______.

• a. spread

• b. stop

• c. begin

• d. change

Cesar is always amiable not like his work colleagues. Who are unfriendly and quarrel frequently. Amiable means______.

• a. afraid

• b. friendly

• c. unfriendly

• d. conceited

Conclave is an important event in the Roman Catholic Church where cardinals gather to elect a new pope.

• Inference or General Text Clue

• Explanation or Example Clue

• Definition or Statement Clue

Select the meaning of the underlined word: Julie found it very hard to walk up the building with book-laden backpack.

• free

• heavily loaded

• somehow occupied

• light

Capitals, including Antipolo, Lucena and Batangas City, are considered as seat of political powers in their respective provinces.

• Statement or Definition Clue

• Explanation or Example Clue

• Inference or General Text Clue

In contrast to his friend who was outgoing and loquacious. He was shy and silent. Loquacious means______.

• a. wise

• b. shy

• c. talkative

• d. angry

It is a type of context clue that tells the opposite meaning of the difficult word. It shows contrast.

• Synonym or Restatement Clue

• Definition or Statement Clue

• Antonym or Contrast Clue

• Cause-and-Effect Clue

We were all very suspicious. We didn’t know who we could trust.

• Antonym or Contrast Clue

• Definition or Statement Clue

• Synonym or Restatement Clue

Identify the type of context clue used in the statement.

Due to his misconduct, the employee is relegated or demoted

• Antonym or Contrast Clue

• Synonym or Restatement Clue

• Explanation or Example Clue

• Inference or General Text Clue

Identify the type of context clue used in the statement.

Capitals, including Antipolo, Lucena and Batangas City, are considered as seat of political powers in their respective provinces.

• Inference or General Text Clue

• Comparison or Sameness Clue

• Explanation or Example Clue

• Antonym or Contrast Clue