Context Clues Lessons

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

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?

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

• Synonym

• Direct Definition

• Antonym

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?

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

Megan decided to go for a stroll. It would feel good to stretch her legs and walk.

What does the word stroll mean in the sentence above?

• walk

• run

• swim

What type of Context Clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word below?

Josh decided to be bold and confront the kid who was picking on his little sister.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Direct Definition

What type of Context Clue can be used to help you determine the meaning of the underlined word below?

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 is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 

• Pleased
• Surprised
• Frustrated
• Disgusted

Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?

• confirm
• serve
• clean
• separate

What should you do if you see a word you don't know?

• Look for clues in the sentences around it. 🔎

• Guess and pray. 🙏

• Skip it. 🤷

• Throw the whole test away. 🗑️