Exploring Context Clues: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Cognates

What is the primary function of context in understanding new words?

• To confuse the reader

• To help understand the meaning

• To replace the dictionary

• To provide entertainment

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which type of context clue provides the exact meaning of a word?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is a synonym of the word 'rapid'?

• Slow

• Fast

• Large

• Small

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which type of context clue is demonstrated by the word 'giant' being similar to 'enormous'?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Cognate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is an antonym of the word 'giant'?

• Huge

• Enormous

• Small

• Massive

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word 'clandestine' mean in the context of the sentence provided?

• Active

• Hidden

• Open

• Inactive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which context clue type is used to show the meaning of 'worthless'?

• Cognate

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of 'astronomy'?

• The study of water

• The study of living things

• The study of earth

• The study of space

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which context clue type shows the meaning of 'luminous'?

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

• Cognate

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'lethargic' mean in the context of the sentence provided?

• Energetic

• Unusually tired

• Active

• Alert

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4