Context Clues

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• 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
• Examples
• Definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 

• Nervous
• Discouraged
• Excited
• Relieved

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In order to not impede the construction effort and to help the job get done quicker the town closed the road and kept people away.

• Tear Up

• Slow down

• Run into

• Talk about

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.

Based on context clues in the passage, migrate means _____________.

• Lay eggs
• Eat
• Move away
• Sing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings?

• Word Part

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What are context clues?

• Clues that help you figure out the context.

• Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

• A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery

• A verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

• eager

• unwilling

• fearful

• afraid

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
What does feeble mean? 

• Weak
• Good
• Strong
• Believable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The principal needed to curtail his speech to the school because it was almost 3:15, and the students needed to go home.

• Cut short

• Increase

• prolong

• strengthen

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4