Using Context Clues for Meaning

The following is an example of what type of Context Clue?

"The palatial houses such as mansions and castles can only be afforded by the wealthy."

• examples

• explaination

• antonym

• none of the above

The following is an example of what type of Context Clue?

"The diplomat was from an alien country, not the United States."

• Synonym

• antonym

• example

• explanation

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

• Covered

• ruined

• bounced

• invisible

What type of context clue?
I miss Mr. Fry.  Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to.  Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.

• The Definition or an Example is given

• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

• Inference - you have to put clues together

When Micah was asked by Optimus Prime if he would ever consider joining the Decepticons, he immediately replied that he would never do such a thing.  As a matter of fact, Micah absolutely loathed the Decepticons.  The Decepticons lied and tried to destroy everything in their path, causing everyone, including Micah, to be disgusted by their behavior.  

Using context clues, what is the meaning of loathed?

• Liked

• Happy

• Sad

• Disliked stongly

She acted nonchalant about the exam, but she was actually quite concerned.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of nonchalant?

• worried

• not worried

• happy

• excited

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

Using context clues what is the meaning of continuously?

• anytime

• sometimes

• all the time

• never

John had a sluggish start to his day; it took him 20 minutes just to get out of bed.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of sluggish?

• happy

• speedy

• fast

• slow

Motorboats were prohibited at the lake, but sailboats were allowed.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of prohibited?

• not allowed

• allowed

• quickly

• sometimes

Aaron and his brother were playing a video game.  The object of the game was to evade as many dangerous situations as possible and save the world.  The brothers were always trying to dodge boulders, jump over quicksand, climb trees, or whatever else they could do to complete their mission and save the world. 

Using context clues, what is the meaning of evade?

• run

• hide

• avoid

• crawl