Context Clue Strategies

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

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

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• Definitions

Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

• Antonym
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We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym
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Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

• Antonym
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The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym
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Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

• many abilities
• boring
• not skilled
• exciting

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• Covered
• ruined
• bounced
• invisible

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
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• anxious
• upset
• happy
• fearful

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

• sassy and sarcastic
• rude and mean
• sad and distant
• trustworthy and reliable

Using the opposite meaning of a word to figure out an unknown word. Which context clue do you use?

• Synonym

• Antonym

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• Example