Context Clues

The Hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the pinnacle, or top, of the mountain.

What does the word PINNACLE mean in this sentence?

• Bottom

• Top

• Middle

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Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

• Synonym

• Direct Definition

• Antonym

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The Modern Olympics commenced, or began, in 1986.

• Direct Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

Andy decided to terminate his membership to the health club. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.

What does the word terminate mean in the sentence above?

• Continue

• Stop

• alter

Joe vaulted, or jumped, over the fence when he saw the dog chasing him.

What does the word vaulted mean in the sentence above?

• hid

• screamed

• jumped

Hannah has a strong aversion to snakes, spiders, and mice. Whenever she sees one, she runs in the opposite direction.

What does the word aversion mean in the sentence above?

• A strong dislike for something.

• Tiring or difficult.

• A strong like for something.

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Marty's mom decided to buy her son a miniature basketball. A large basketball was still too big for her four-year-old son.

• Direct Definition.

• Synonym

• Antonym

What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too.

What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

• can you help me

• her father walked in

• sounding annoyed, too

• relaxing with a magazine

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

• easily noticed
• beautiful
• sleeping