Context Clues Word Definitions

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

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• HDefinitions

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use the words below to complete the

sentence.

I knew the student government had become

​ (a)   when they wouldn’t let me in their

meeting. My ​ (b)   entrance shocked them.

• corrupt

• abrupt

• fragile

• fraction

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

• to have a fear of something

• to have a strong dislike for something

• to listen carefully

• to watch carefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Kyan creates an awful din when he starts screaming and banging on his toys.

• an early dinner

• a quiet sound

• a loud, disruptive noise

• to break objects

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The conspicuous student wore a big hat, extra large shoes, and bright pink clothing.

• noticable

• shy

• loud

• quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A