Identifying Context Clues

Identify the type of context clue: "The two friends were as different as night and day; one was outgoing, while the other was reserved."

• Definition

• Example

• Comparison

• Contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which type of context clue is used here? "The plant is hydrophilic, which means it thrives in water-rich environments."

• Definition

• Example

• Comparison

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Infer the meaning of "meticulous" from the context: "Her meticulous nature was evident in her perfectly organized desk."

• Careless

• Messy

• Thorough

• Quick

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Identify the type of context clue: "The athlete was exhausted after the marathon, similar to how one feels after a long day of work."

• Definition

• Example

• Comparison

• Contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence? "The storm caused the power outage, leaving the entire neighborhood in darkness."

• Definition

• Example

• Comparison

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Determine the meaning of "elated" from the context: "She was elated when she heard the good news, jumping up and down with joy."

• Sad

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify the type of context clue: "The fabric was coarse, unlike the smooth silk she was used to."

• Definition

• Example

• Comparison

• Contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines always experiences different natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis. What type of context clue is used in the sentence?

• SYNONYMS

• CAUSE & EFFECT

• COMPARISON

• EXAMPLE

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In contrast to Mary’s joyfulness, John’s

despondency really worries his parents.

What type of context clue is this?

• Cause and Effect

• Definition

• Antonym/Contrast

• Example

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the type of context clue: "The teacher's explanation was lucid, or clear and easy to understand."

• A) Definition

• B) Example

• C) Comparison

• D) Contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A