Context Clues 1

Select all that apply: For synonym context clues, the author may use signal words or phrases like...

• sometimes called

• instead

• never

• in other words

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

• frozen

• sweet

• colorful

• healthy

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• antonym

• inference

• definition

• synonym

It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly

distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does “distinct” mean?

• needing a bath

• dishonest

• clearly different

• about the same age

When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse.

“It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.

Which would be the antonym of “disperse”?

• come together

• smile

• fly like a bird

• sing

Which context clue is defined as, the word’s meaning is explained in the sentence?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonym

• definition

• inference

• example

The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.

When something is authentic, it’s __________.

• genuine or real

• carefully written

• full of tasty worms

• very old

Read the definition. Which sentence uses story in the same way?

Story: a set of rooms on the same floor of the building

• The story of my life is I break a bone every year.

• Hugo told a funny story about his dog

• Mr. Niles had his class write a creative story.

• The second story of the school caught on fire.

Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings?

• Word Part

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym