Ms. C's Language Class: Types of Context Clues for 7th Graders

The archeologist carefully excavated the ancient artifact, or relic, from the ground.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Antonym

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Definition' because the sentence provides a clear explanation of what an ancient artifact, or relic, is.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Despite the heavy rain, the resilient flowers remained upright, showing no signs of being affected.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Inference' because it requires deducing that the flowers are resilient based on the fact that they remained upright despite heavy rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Unlike his cheerful sister, who always found the silver lining, Tom was pessimistic, always expecting the worst.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Antonym

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Antonym' because the sentence contrasts Tom's pessimism with his sister's optimism, making them antonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

The teacher asked for a synopsis of the book; in other words, a brief summary of the main points.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Definition' because the teacher requested a brief summary of the main points, which aligns with providing a definition of the book.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The philanthropist, known for her generosity, donated millions to charity.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Inference' because the statement implies that the philanthropist donated a large sum of money to charity based on her known generosity.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The rabbit, like a flash of lightning, darted across the field.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Example' because the sentence provides a specific instance of the rabbit darting across the field, illustrating the meaning of the word 'like a flash of lightning.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The cacophony at the construction site, with its loud and discordant noises, made it hard to concentrate.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Definition' because the question is asking for the meaning of the word 'cacophony' in the context provided.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

He was so famished, so incredibly hungry, that he ate the entire pizza himself.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Synonym' because 'famished' is a synonym for 'incredibly hungry' in the context of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The athlete was elated, feeling a sense of joy and triumph, after winning the gold medal.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Synonym' because a synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word, and in this context, 'elated' is a synonym for 'joyful and triumphant.'

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Despite the clear danger, the protagonist ventured into the cave, showing his bravery or, more accurately, his foolhardiness.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Definition' because the sentence provides a clear explanation of the protagonist's actions, highlighting the meaning of bravery or foolhardiness.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B