Word #8 MENTION: Context Clues

Which of the following is a correct definition for the word 'mention'?

• to avoid discussing
• to talk about in great detail
• to briefly refer to
• to keep a secret

In the sentence, 'Kendra couldn't help but overhear her mom mention to her dad she had booked their plane tickets to Orlando,' how is the word 'mention' used?

• as a verb
• as a noun
• as an adverb
• as an adjective

Which of the following is an antonym for 'mention'?

• discuss
• conceal
• exaggerate
• ignore

Which of the following is a synonym for 'mention'?

• conceal
• discuss
• overstate
• ignore

What is the part of speech for the word 'mention'?

• noun
• adjective
• adverb
• verb

What does the word 'mention' mean?

• to exaggerate
• to talk about briefly
• to hide from others
• to forget completely

What type of clue is the word 'mention' in the sentence?

• context clue
• synonym clue
• definition clue
• antonym clue