Context Clues - Synonyms

What does infer mean?

• To guess without any basis.
• To ignore evidence completely.
• To ask for clarification on a topic.
• To deduce or conclude information from evidence.

What is the definition of context clues?

• Context clues are the main ideas of a text.
• Context clues are hints in a text that help define difficult words.
• Context clues are summaries of the text's content.
• Context clues are the author's opinions on the topic.

Mia came out of the kitchen, with her apron disheveled, looking pretty messy. What does the word disheveled mean?

• Untidy or messy.
• Stylish and fashionable.
• Well-prepared and neat.
• Clean and organized.

My sister, Becca, was admonishing Mia for making a mess, gently scolding her to

remind her of the kitchen rules. What does the word admonishing mean?

• to warn or reprimand someone firmly
• to ignore someone's actions
• to encourage someone positively
• to compliment someone on their behavior

Becca and Mia were exuberant when the cinnamon rolls were ready. They were so

excited as they took them out of the oven! What does the word exuberant mean in this sentence?

• angry and frustrated
• very lively and enthusiastic
• calm and collected
• bored and uninterested

What is the synonym for the word jubilant?

• joyful
• indifferent
• apathetic
• sorrowful

What is the synonym for delectable?

• sour
• bland
• tasty
• bitter

What is the synonym for the word tasty?

• sour
• delicious
• bland
• bitter

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