Context Clues Worksheet

What are context clues?

• Hints that an author gives to help us understand or define the meaning of a difficult or unusual word.

• Words that rhyme with each other in a sentence.

• Pictures that show the meaning of a word.

• Definitions found in a dictionary.

How can you think of yourself when using context clues to find the meaning of a word?

• As a detective, using clues to solve the mystery of the word.

• As a teacher, explaining the word to others.

• As a scientist, conducting an experiment.

• As an artist, drawing the word.

How many different types of context clues will be discussed according to the material?

• Four

• Two

• Six

• Eight

What is a synonym?

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• A word that describes an action.

• A word that is used only in science.

Which of the following signal words can help you identify synonyms?

• Also known as

• Because

• However

• Before

In the example, "Sam was an exceptional musician. He could play instruments remarkably well," what does the word "exceptional" mean?

• Remarkably well

• Very old

• Not interested

• Very loud

What is an antonym?

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.

• A word that describes a place.

• A word that is used as a name.

Which signal words can help you identify antonyms in a sentence?

• However or but

• And or also

• Because or since

• If or when

In the example, "Jahkell was an expert musician, but Charlene was a novice," what is the antonym of "expert"?

• Novice

• Teacher

• Student

• Singer

What do words like "including," "such as," and "for example" help signal in a sentence?

• A comparison context clue

• An example context clue

• A cause and effect clue

• A definition clue