Context Clues and Word Meaning

Which is an example of a synonym context clue?

• Joe begged his mom to let him stay up a wee bit later- only a few minutes.

• The men were exhausted after toiling in the dark mines all day. To toil means to work.

• Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which context clue strategy would be used in this sentence: "The students were incensed that their Halloween party was shortened because of their classmates's poor behavior."

• Example/Inference context clue

• Definition context clue

• Synonym context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which context clue strategy would be used in this sentence: "The sound of the two trains barreling down the tracks at once was deafening!"

• Word structure context clue

• Antonym context clue

• Example/Inference context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "Hannah has a strong aversion to snakes, spiders, and mice. Whenever she sees one, she runs in the opposite direction."

• Antonym context clue

• Definition context clue

• Example/Inference context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "The two squirrels seemed to frolic as they ran up the tree. Frolic means to play in a fun way."

• Definition context clue

• Synonym context clue

• Example/Inference context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "Gabe ran as fast as he could to greet his mom. Pat, on the other hand, sauntered over at a normal pace."

• Example/Inference context clue

• Antonym context clue

• Synonym context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "Last week, Amber was very disappointed after her soccer team's loss. This week, though, she was elated when the game was over."

• Antonym context clue

• Synonym context clue

• Definition context clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "Jennifer is lithe and graceful. She makes those flips and twists on the balance beam look simple."

• Definition context clue

• Synonym context clue

• Example/Inference context clue

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does chronological mean, based on word structure context clues?

• The digital version of a textbook.

• A record of events starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.

• The procedure they use when performing a root canal.

• Organizing words based on their importance to everyday language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The abandoned house was overrun with vermin including rats, mice, and bugs. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

• mammals

• birds

• pests

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A