Types of Context Clues

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

• List of Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

• List of Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by predictable laws.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

• List of Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

• Explanation

• List of Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

• List of Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

• List of Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Tim said, “I am starving.” He was famished because he had not eaten all day.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

• List of Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.

Animosity most likely means:

• kindness

• hatred

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.

Gregarious most likely means:

• quiet and shy

• outgoing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.

Feral most likely means:

• wild and unfriendly

• tame and friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C