Context Clues: Definition, Synonym, Antonym

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of entrepreneurial spirit?

“Her entrepreneurial spirit, a tendency to start and run businesses, was evident from her lemonade stand.”

• Definition

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of philanthropist?

A philanthropist, someone who seeks to promote the welfare of others, donated a large sum of money to the hospital.

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of terse?

The letter was terse, brief and to the point, and left no room for argument.

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of erroneous?

The student’s answer was erroneous, or incorrect.

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of idiosyncrasies?

Her idiosyncrasies, those unique habits and quirks that everyone has, made her a memorable character.

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of desolate?

The landscape was desolate, barren of any plant or animal life.

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of incessant?

The noise was incessant, unending throughout the night.

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of ambiguous?

His answer was ambiguous, or unclear, leading to confusion.

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A