Context Clues Definition and Examples

Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

• 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

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

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• HDefinitions

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

• 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

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• 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

When using context clues, be sure to look at:

• examples

• pictures

• definitions

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the primary purpose of context clues in a sentence?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide hints about the meaning of a word

• To make the sentence longer

• To replace a dictionary

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which type of context clue provides a word with the opposite meaning to help understand an unknown word?

• 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

In the sentence, 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees,' 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

What type of context clue is used when a sentence provides a direct explanation of a word?

• 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

Which context clue type uses words like 'but,' 'however,' and 'although' to show contrast?

• 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