Antonyms as Context Clues

"Villain" is antonym of:

• Night

• Hero

• Light

• Ugly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Choose the antonym for the underlined word.

Aiman was sick. He did not go to school.

• healthy

• smart

• sleepy

• tired

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What are antonyms?

• Words with the same meanings.

• Words with different meanings.

• Words with opposite meanings.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting. In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:

• homophones

• homonyms

• synonyms

• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Choose the antonym for the underlined word. The weather was __gloomy__, but it soon turned bright and sunny.

• A) dark

• B) cheerful

• C) rainy

• D) cold

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Identify the type of context clue used: The teacher was lenient, not strict, with the students.

• A) Antonym

• B) Synonym

• C) Example

• D) Definition

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Select the antonym for the underlined word. The room was __silent__, unlike the noisy hallway.

• A) quiet

• B) loud

• C) calm

• D) peaceful

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which word is an antonym for 'expand'?

• A) grow

• B) increase

• C) contract

• D) enlarge

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A