Content Clues

The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers. 
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text?
What kind of clue was used in the last sentence?

• synonym 

• antonym/comparison

• summary 

• definition 

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of engaged?

• charm as a person

• sat for a portrait

• practiced at the time

• interesting conversation

What is the meaning of profusion as it is used in paragraph 13?

• Height

• Color

• Abundance

• Purpose

What does the word remnant mean in paragraph 5?

• Story

• Leftover

• Machine

• Discovery

What does the word gusto mean?

• Concern

• Precision

• Curiosity

• Enthusiasm

In paragraph 4, what does the word notoriously mean?

• Frequently traveled

• Hard to locate

• Recognized in a negative way

• Viewed from a distance

In paragraph 15, the word donned means —

• Mended

• Thought about

• Put on

• Imagined

What is the main purpose of using content clues in a sentence?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide context for understanding unfamiliar words

• To make the sentence longer

• To add unnecessary details

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

• The gregarious man was always alone.

• She was gregarious, enjoying large parties and social gatherings.

• Gregarious people dislike social events.

• He was gregarious, a word that means shy.

Identify the content clue in the following sentence: 'The arboreal creature, which lives in trees, was spotted in the forest.'

• arboreal

• creature

• spotted

• forest