Contest Clues

Context clues is a strategy that good readers use to find the meaning of ______________ words. 

• crazy

• perfect

• unusual

• unknown

What is the primary purpose of using context clues in reading?

• To improve spelling

• To understand the meaning of unknown words

• To enhance writing skills

• To practice pronunciation

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue?

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Punctuation

In the sentence, 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees,' what does 'arboreal' mean?

• Aquatic

• Terrestrial

• Tree-dwelling

• Nocturnal

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The austere room, with its bare walls and simple furniture, was quite plain.'

• Austere

• Room

• Bare walls and simple furniture

• Plain

Which sentence uses a synonym as a context clue?

• The dessert was delectable, a real treat for the taste buds.

• The arid climate, dry and hot, was difficult to endure.

• The cacophony, a loud and harsh noise, was unbearable.

• The ephemeral moment, lasting only a short time, was cherished.

What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The jovial man, always smiling and laughing, was loved by all'?

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

• Definition

In the sentence, 'The clandestine meeting was held in secret,' what does 'clandestine' mean?

• Open

• Secret

• Loud

• Public

Which word is a context clue in the sentence: 'The prodigious elephant, enormous in size, amazed the onlookers'?

• Prodigious

• Elephant

• Enormous

• Onlookers

What is the meaning of 'gregarious' in the sentence: 'The gregarious child, who loved being around people, was very social'?

• Shy

• Social

• Quiet

• Reserved