Context Clues - Vocabulary in Context - English Grammar

What are the 4 types of context clues?

• Synonym

  Antonym

  Rewriting the word

  Excluding details

• Rewording

  Providing a synonym

  Providing an antonym

  Providing details

What does the word dilapidated mean?

• homey

• brand new

• old and run-down

What is a synonym?

• words that mean almost the same thing

• words that mean the opposite

• words that aren't related

What does the word altercate mean?

• agree

• decide

• argue

What is an antonym?

• words with opposite meanings

• words that aren't related

• words with the same meaning

What does the word coy mean?

• keeping to yourself

• being older

• being talkative and friendly

Using context clues, what does the word expeditious mean?

• in a hurry

• slow

• reckless

What are the 4 main types of Context Clues?

Provide the type of context clue being used here?  What does the word modish mean in this sentence?

• The context clue is details.  Modish means stylish.

• The context clue is synonym.  Modish means out of style.

• The context clue is reword.  Modish means out of style.

• The context clue is antonym.  Modish means stylish.

List the type of context clue being used here.  What does the word insomnia mean in this sentence?

• The context clue is antonym.  Insomnia means getting a good night's sleep.

• The context clue is reword.  Insomnia means not being able to sleep at night.

• The context clue is synonym.  Insomnia means not being able to sleep at night.

• The context clue is details.  Insomnia means getting a good night's sleep.