Context Clues

TRANQUIL. The boat sailed gently in the tranquil lake.

• Calm

• Stormy

• Wavy

The mother bathed the baby in the tepid water.

• Lukewarm

• Cold

• Freezing

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

• Look for clues in the sentence

• Ask your teacher

• Look it up in the dictionary

• Skip it

Anna is a great cook and baker! She is careful to make sure her food is not bland.

• Flavorless

• 
  Sweet

• Flavorful

• 
  

  Delicious

Context clues can be a ___________.

• definition/explanation

• synonym/restatement

• antonym/contrast

• all of the above

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "inquisitive" in the following sentence: "The inquisitive student asked many questions during the lecture, eager to learn more about the topic."

• Disinterested

• Curious

• Silent

• Bored

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Reserved

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."

• Modern

• Useful

• Outdated

• Popular

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does "reputation" mean in the sentence: "The restaurant's reputation for having the best seafood in town made it very popular."?

• Menu

• Location

• Beliefs

• Public perception

Read the passage below.  Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?

On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?

• Car or train

• Use

• Afternoon

• Thursday