Context Clues

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize? Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  

• Definition/Restatement

• Comparison/Example

• Contrast 

• Cause and Effect

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

• Sad

• Angry

• Wet

• Dry

The woman looked attractive in her dress and shoes, everyone made comments about how lovely she looked.

• Nice

• Beautiful

• Friendly

• Harsh

The long hike up to the mountains was exhausting.

• loud

• tiring

• easy

Context clues can be a ___________.

• definition/explanation

• synonym/restatement

• antonym/contrast

• all of the above

the situation, events, or information that are related to something, and that help you to understand it.

• context

• compare

• contrast

Determine the meaning of the word "serene" using context clues: "The lake was serene, with calm waters and a peaceful atmosphere."

• Chaotic

• Noisy

• Peaceful

• Busy

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What term is defined as the words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence or passage?

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• HDefinitions

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize? Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

• Definition/Restatement

• Comparison/Example

• Contrast

• Cause and Effect