Context Clues and Word Meanings

Which context clue is defined as, the word’s meaning is explained in the sentence?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings?

• Word Part

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which context clue is defined as, this is a clue in part of the unknown word?

• Inference

• Antonym

• Word Part

• Example

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which context clue is defined as, a word’s definition is not explained.  You need to look for clues before AND after the sentence?

• Word Part

• Inference

• Defintion

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which context clue is defined as, an example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence?

• Example

• Antonym

• Definition

• Word Part

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which context clue is defined as, the word is clarified by giving the opposite meaning?  

• Inference

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is this an example of, Miss Kelsey is quite affable.  In fact, she reminds me of Mr. Schwartz. Do you remember how kind he was?

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Clues that surround words that help the reader understand the meaning.

• context clues

• effect

• synonym

• homophone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following may lead to vocabulary growth?

• having conversations with adults

• receiving instruction on specific words

• using context clues to figure out word meanings

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Read the story below. What does the word in bold mean?

• hole

• cannon

• office

• pole

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C