Synonyms and Antonyms in Context

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting. In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:

• homophones

• homonyms

• synonyms

• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The annual bazaar is scheduled for the last day of school. It’s always a fun festival.

What type of context clue is used to help define festival?

• synonym

• definition

• antonym

• example

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The weather was balmy, making it perfect for a picnic. In this sentence, the word 'balmy' can be understood through:

• A) Synonym

• B) Antonym

• C) Example

• D) Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Despite the cacophony in the room, she managed to concentrate on her work. The word 'cacophony' is clarified by which type of context clue?

• A) Synonym

• B) Antonym

• C) Example

• D) Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The novel was a labyrinth of complex plots and subplots. The word 'labyrinth' can be defined through:

• A) Synonym

• B) Antonym

• C) Example

• D) Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The teacher's explanation was lucid, unlike the confusing textbook. The word 'lucid' is explained by which type of context clue?

• A) Synonym

• B) Antonym

• C) Example

• D) Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The athlete was known for his tenacity, never giving up even in the toughest situations. The word 'tenacity' can be understood through:

• A) Synonym

• B) Antonym

• C) Example

• D) Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Her demeanor was serene, a stark contrast to the chaos around her. The word 'serene' is clarified by which type of context clue?

• A) Synonym

• B) Antonym

• C) Example

• D) Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A