Identifying Context Clues

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of unmanageable?

Lori decided that a full class schedule and a part-time job would be unmanageable.

• easy to achieve

• not what she wants to do

• not be successful at

• succeed at

Based on the context clues, what is the definition of reappear?

That show was taken off the air, but we hope that it might reappear in coming weeks.

• make a come back

• be discontinued

• completely deleted

• evaporate

Based on the context clues, what is the definition of cooperate?

Helen reminded us that the work would go twice as fast if we could all cooperate.

• ignore each other

• play games

• work together

• take turns

Based on the context clues, what is the definition of precaution?

Due to the gray skies, I am taking my raincoat and umbrella as a precaution.

• dangerous

• something that happens before another

• do something because something else might happen

• go all out

Based on the context clues, what is the definition of unacceptable?

Mrs. Lee told Mark that his excuse for not having the report done was unacceptable.

• not completed to the standards set

• completed to the standards set

• taken no matter what

• the sky is the limit

Which type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The arboretum, a place where trees and plants are grown for study and display, is a beautiful spot for a walk."

• Example

• Definition

• Comparison

• Contrast

Identify the meaning of the word "gregarious" using context clues: "Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties and social gatherings, Mark preferred solitude."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Intelligent

• Quiet

What type of context clue is used in the sentence? "The dessert was delectable; for example, the chocolate cake melted in your mouth."

• Definition

• Example

• Comparison

• Cause and Effect

Which type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The weather was inclement, meaning it was stormy and unpleasant."

• Definition

• Example

• Comparison

• Contrast

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of *ambiguous*? The instructions were so ambiguous that no one knew what to do.

• A) clear

• B) vague

• C) detailed

• D) simple