Context Clues Review

Which type of context clue is provided in this sentence?

We were happy that the slope was gradual rather than a steep incline.

• synonym

• inference

• antonym

• example

What word could fit in the blank?

The boy first sharpened his ________ and then finished writing his essay.

• mind

• pencil

• pen

• skateboard

Despite our different backgrounds, my roommate and I are very compatible. We go together like peanut butter and jelly, or cereal and milk!

• This sentence uses a synonym to help define compatible.

• This sentence uses examples to help define compatible.

• This sentence uses definitions to tell what compatible means.

• This sentence uses an antonym to tell what compatible means.

What type of context clue is used in this sentence?

Melissa's dad told her to put on her headphones if she was having

trouble concentrating, but Melisa was completely exasperated, or

so extremely annoyed, with her little brother that nothing would help.

• An antonym

• A synonym

• An example

• A definition

That guy is very uncouth. He always cuts in line at the store, and puts his gum under the table in restaurants.

"uncouth" means.....

• polite

• slow

• rude

• kind

Ben is so apprehensive about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

Apprehensive means.....choose ALL that apply.

• thrilled

• worried

• bored

• nervous

I was worried that the food supply would be meager, but was pleasantly

surprised with how plentiful it was.

Which word is the antonym that helps define meager?

• surprised

• plentiful

• supply

• worried

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her brawn.

She can lift mountains and skyscrapers with her hands.

• intelligence

• bravery

• strength

• beauty

It is critical, or really important, that you call me right away.

Which word best helps to define critical?

• away

• call

• important

• really

Bart was opposed to the idea, although his best friend

was completely in favor of it.

Based on this sentence, how does Bart feel about the idea?

• Bart does not like the idea.

• Bart loves the idea!

• Bart hasn't decided what he thinks about the idea.

• Bart is okay with the idea.