Context Clues Definitions

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

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• HDefinitions

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

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• Covered

• ruined

• bounced

• invisible

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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Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Reserved

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

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

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food. Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust. What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• Covered

• Ruined

• Bounced

• Invisible