Context Clue Riddles

What is a context clue?

• A hint within a text that helps define a difficult word

• A type of punctuation mark

• A synonym for the word 'context'

• A grammatical error

Which of the following sentences uses context clues to define the word 'gregarious'?

• The gregarious student was always surrounded by friends.

• The gregarious student was shy and reserved.

• The gregarious student disliked social events.

• The gregarious student was often alone.

In the sentence 'The arid climate was inhospitable to most plants,' what does 'arid' mean?

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Humid

What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees'?

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The novel was so riveting that I couldn't put it down.'

• Riveting

• Novel

• Couldn't

• Down

Which sentence provides a synonym as a context clue for the word 'melancholy'?

• The melancholy music made everyone feel sad.

• The melancholy music was upbeat and lively.

• The melancholy music was loud and jarring.

• The melancholy music was a favorite at parties.

In the sentence 'The cacophony in the market was overwhelming,' what does 'cacophony' mean?

• Loud noise

• Silence

• Pleasant sound

• Music

What is the purpose of context clues in reading comprehension?

• To help understand unfamiliar words

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a summary

• To list all vocabulary words

Which of the following is an antonym context clue?

• Unlike his gregarious sister, he was quite reserved.

• He was as gregarious as his sister.

• His gregarious nature was evident.

• He was gregarious and outgoing.

In the sentence 'The clandestine meeting was held in secret,' what does 'clandestine' mean?

• Secret

• Public

• Loud

• Official