Context Clues: Synonyms and Antonyms

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

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Examples
• Comparisons

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Examples
• Definitions

The forest was serene and peaceful, a perfect place to relax and unwind.

The context clue that shows the meaning of "serene" is -

The film was riveting, holding the audience in captivating suspense until the very end.

Which context clues show the meaning of the word "riveting"?

• holding the audience

• captivating

• suspense

• until the very end

The temperature in the desert was frigid at night but scorching during the day?

Which context clues show the meaning of the word "frigid"?

• temperature

• desert

• but scorching

• during the day

The essay was concise and to the point, so he earned a good grade.

Which context clues show the meaning of the word "concise"?

• essay

• to the point

• he earned

• good grade

He was generous, always giving freely, while his brother was known to be stingy.

Which context clues best help the reader understand the meaning of the word "stingy"?

• generous

• always

• his brother

• was known

The drought in the southern region lasted for months, in contrast to the flooding that occurred around the same time last year.

Which context clues best help the reader understand the meaning of the word "drought"?

• in the southern region

• lasted for months

• in contrast to the flooding

• same time last year

The arid climate of the region made it difficult for any vegetation to thrive.

Which context clues best help the reader understand the meaning of the word "arid"?

• climate

• region

• difficult for any vegetation

• to thrive

Her explanation was lucid, making the complex topic easy to understand for everyone.

Which context clues show the meaning of the word "lucid"?

• explanation

• complex topic

• easy to understand

• for everyone