Context Clues

1. At the fall of Berlin, anarchy, or complete disorder, reigned until Allied forces took control.

What kind of context clue is used here?

• Definition

• Comparison

• Contrast

• Cause/Effect

• Example

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

2. 2. That song, for instance, has no good qualities; it is devoid of melody, rhythm, and interesting lyrics.

What does devoid mean?

• complete

• lacking

• impressive

• helpful

• unfortunately

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3. 3. A glass of warm milk before bedtime often has a soporific effect; consequently, you may fall asleep more easily.

What kind of context clue is used here?

• Definition

• Comparison

• Contrast

• Cause/Effect

• Example

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4. Like decayed leaves, other decomposed vegetable matter makes good fertilizer.

Which word in this sentence gives you a clue as to the meaning of decomposed?

• vegetable

• matter

• leaves

• decayed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5. The general’s caution contrasted with the temerity of his fierce warriors.

What is the best synonym of temerity based on the context?

• insecurity

• intelligence

• bravery

• weakness

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6. Because this room is small, you don’t need to speak in a stentorian voice to be heard.

What is the best synonym for stentorian based on the context?

• quiet

• loud

• angry

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7. Although the weather was calm and peaceful, dark clouds were gathering portentously on the horizon.

What is the best synonym for portentously based on the context?

• quickly

• ominously

• quietly

• slowly

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

8. We expect decorum from our students; we hope our visitors will also behave properly.

Decorum means to behave properly. What kind of context clue tells you this?

• definition context clue

• comparison context clue

• contrast context clue

• cause and effect context clue

• example context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

9. In the nineteenth century, some writers used a pseudonym to conceal their identities. Charlotte Brontë at first used the pen name Currer Bell.

What do you think pseudonym means based on the context?

• mask

• disguise

• typewriter

• false name

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

10. Most students are reticent in the first weeks of school, but they eventually come out of their shells and make friends.

What is the best synonym for reticent?

• confident

• frustrated

• shy

• annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4