Context Clue Types

But, however, in contrast, on the other hand, though, unlike are signal clues for what type of context clue?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

No specific signal words are used for this type of context clue.

• Surrounding

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

When a word with the opposite meaning is used in the sentence is an example of what context clue type?

• Definition

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

Yesterday's weather was unfavorable, but the propitious weather report for today encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.

What does propitious mean?

• upcoming

• uncertain

• current

• favorable

Yesterday's weather was unfavorable, but the propitious weather report for today encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.

What signal word is used?

• unfavorable

• but

• There are no signal words.

• ,

Yesterday's weather was unfavorable, but the propitious weather report for today encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.

What context clue type is used?

• Synonym

• Example

• Antonym

• Definition

Nate knew his Language Art's teacher was persnickety, so he made sure his penmanship was legible, he capitalized proper nouns, looked up any words he did not know how to spell, and used all the correct punctuation.

What does persnickety mean?

• lazy

• picky

• old-school

• smart

Because of her helpfulness and easy manner, everyone found the new student to be simpatico.

What does simpatico mean?

• boring

• weird

• shy

• likable

Tom was very gregarious, or friendly, and had no trouble meeting new people at the large social functions he attended regularly.

What type of context clue is used?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

• No context clues are used

Also, as, like, same, similarly, too, and as well are examples of signal clues for what type of context clue?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

• Definition