Context Clues (23-24)

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize for the bold word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

• Inference

• Contrast/Antonym

• Example

• Definition/Restatement

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.a

What is the definition of the bold word in the sentence?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the

student turned in.

• Frustrated

• Pleased

• Disgusted

• Surprised

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.a

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize for the bold word?

Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.

• Inference

• Contrast/Antonym

• Synonym

• Definition/Restatement

What is the definition of the bold word within the sentence?

Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.

• Delayed

• Cancelled

• Looked forward to

• Moved up sooner

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize for the bold word?

Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good

grades.

• Definition/Restatement

• Contrast/Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

What is the definition of the bold word within the sentence?

Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good

grades.

• Rejection

• Disapproval

• Praise

• Shock

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize for the bold word?

Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor.

• Synonym

• Contrast/Antonym

• Definition

• Inference

What is the definition of the bold word within the sentence?

Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor.

• Clean

• Confirm

• Separate

• End

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize for the bold word?

Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found

them to be unfathomable.

• Synonym

• Contrast/Antonym

• Definition

• Example

What is the definition of the bold word within the sentence?

Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found

them to be unfathomable.

• Hard to believe

• Hard to Understand

• Easy to listen to

• Easy to laugh at