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WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are context clues?
When you define a word based on the dictionary definition
When using a glossary to explain a word
When you use clues from the text to figure out the meaning of a word
When you use clues from your teacher to define a word
If a synonym is used with context clues, that means
There is a summary
The author gave an example
The author used a word with the same meaning
The author used a word with opposite meaning
When you monitor for meaning you...
monitor how much time you spend reading
make sure you focus on reading
check that you finish books
check your comprehension of a text and understanding of words
After studying for 4 hours straight, Rob was growing weary. Weary means...
annoyed
tired
lonely
confused
The dogs were so hungry they would have killed for a morsel of meat. Morsel means...
a small piece
rotten
large
steak
My dad was appalled when he saw my sister's outfit for Halloween. Appalled means
scared
excited
shocked by something unpleasant
hurt by what you see
Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Frank was jovial, friendly, and outgoing. Jovial means..
cheerful
silly
mean
anxious
When the rain kept getting heavier and heavier, we knew we would have to alter our plans. Alter means..
keep
call
change
wait on
When you realize you are struggling with your comprehension you should
go back and re-read
continue reading in hopes you will understand
fake read
work on something else
Ashley tried to act calm and nonchalant, even though she was very nervous.
excited
worried
casual
upset
The athlete was a prominent figure in her hometown.
famous
unknown
obvious
forgotten
What type of context clue tell you the meaning of a word by explaining the word's meaning directly in the sentence or paragraph.
antonym
synonym
definition
inference
If another word with the same meaning is used in a sentence to help you figure out the meaning of a word, it is an example of what type of context clue?
Synonym
Definition
Antonym
Example
When a word that has the opposite meaning is used in the text to help you figure out the meaning of a word.
Definition
Antonym
Synonym
Example
Using clues before or after the unknown word plus your own schema is what type of context clue?
Definition
Example
Synonym
Inference
This type of context clue uses an (a) to explain what the unknown word means.
I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ends.
Based on the context clues, truncated means...
cut short
boring
finished
overly long
Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.
What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?
chaos
silence
yelling
cheering
Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!
What is the best meaning of the word aghast?
excited
bored
shocked
lonely
Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.
What is the best meaning of the word ratify?
deny
vote
discuss
approve
Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.
What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?
bad
healthy
fatty
delicious
Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.
What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?
ready
afraid
unwilling
injured
