Types of Context Clues

Determine what kind of context clue is used below:

The minuscule, tiny puppy had a difficult time walking up the large stairs.

• synonym

• words parts

• definition

• example

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Determine what kind of context clue is used below:

The students were disengaged from the classroom activity.

• word parts

• example

• inference

• definition

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Determine what kind of context clue is used below:

While the journey to the nearby village was easy and safe, Harry's journey to the Evil Witch's Lair would be a perilous one.

• antonym

• inference

• example

• definition

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Determine what kind of context clue is used below:

She was so famished that people felt sorry for her, and gave her food to eat.

• example

• inference

• word parts

• synonym

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Determine what kind of context clue is used below:

The haberdashery was Lou's favorite place. He loved shopping for nice suits.

• defintion

• word parts

• inference

• example

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What are 2 common types of context clues?

• definition

• example

• declarative

• subject

What type of context clue helps you guess the meaning of turnip?

• example

• definition

• comparison

• contrast

What type of context clues helps helps you guess the meaning of agitated?

I could tell he was agitated when I heard his tense voice on the phone.

• definition

• contrast

• comparison

• example

What type of context clue helps you guess the mean of tiredly? The girls tiredly put on their jackets just as they had no energy at all.

• definition

• example

• comparison

• contrast

Determine what kind of context clue is used below: The **__elated__**, joyful crowd cheered loudly at the concert.

• A) synonym

• B) antonym

• C) definition

• D) example