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

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

• easily noticed

• beautiful

• sleeping

Context Clues:

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

• Sad

• Angry

• Wet

• Dry

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

• Easy

• Sweet

• Difficult

• Smart

These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word

• domain specific vocabulary

• synonym

• context clues

• antonym

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "elated" using context clues: "After hearing the good news about her promotion, Maria felt elated and couldn't stop smiling all day."

• Sad

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Confused

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

While exploring a dense forest, Sarah stumbled upon a quaint, abandoned cottage. The word "quaint" most likely means:

• Modern and stylish

• Old-fashioned and charming

• Large and imposing

• Broken and useless

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "vigilant" in the following sentence: "The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night, watching for any signs of trouble."

• Careless

• Alert

• Sleepy

• Distracted

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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• Outdated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

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