Context Clues Definition and Examples

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English
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5th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?
Antonym
Synonym
Example
Definition
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?
Antonym
Synonym
Example
Definition
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
Antonym
Synonym
Example
Definition
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of context clues in a sentence?
To provide a definition of a word
To give an example of a word
To help understand the meaning of a word
To confuse the reader
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees'?
Antonym
Synonym
Example
Definition
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The dessert was delectable, or delicious, making everyone want more,' what type of context clue is used?
Antonym
Synonym
Example
Definition
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The austere room, bare and simple, had no decorations.'
Antonym
Synonym
Example
Definition
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
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