Context Clues

Yearn: Even though Isaac had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more. What does the word in red mean?

• did not like them

• wanted

• bought 

• said 

Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food. What does the word in red mean?

• frequently 

• all the time 

• rarely

• very common

The curling iron was so hot that Miriam singed her hair when she tried using it.What does the word in red mean?

• broke

• washed

• poked

• burned

Natalie was sick of quarreling with her mom about money when all she wanted to do was enjoy her company. What does the word in red mean?

• dancing 

• fighting 

• talking 

• clapping 

Confiscate: Zaidon’s mother came up to the school to get the cell phone the teacher had confiscated. What does the word in red mean?

• taken up

• given

• thrown

• bought

Since it was a school day, Maliyah thought it was peculiar that she saw no children on the street during her drive to work. What does the word in red mean?

• strange 

• awesome

• scary

• smelly

Content: While others eat eggs, pancakes, and bacon for breakfast, Kaylee was content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice. What does the word in red mean?

• not satisfied 

• satisfied 

Meredith went to the museum every Saturday because she was so fascinated by art. What does the word in red mean?

• happy 

• did not like it 

• interested

• bored

Select all that apply: For synonym context clues, the author may use signal words or phrases like...

• sometimes called

• instead

• never

• in other words

What is the purpose of context clues in a sentence?

• To provide background information

• To help understand the meaning of a word

• To describe the setting

• To introduce a new character