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Context Clue Types

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ms. James thought her students pink hair was very obscure-strange.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

2.

The kitchen was pristine (very clean), so Jenny made sure to clean up any mess she made.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

3.

Amy was very morose (sad) because her mom would be gone for one week.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

4.

‘Make sure you use a florescent, bright, color,’ said Mrs. Hornburger.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

5.

I hoped our new dog would be very clever. Instead he was very dumb.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

6.

The lion was very cowardly. He was not brave.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

7.

The Brown Recluse spider is very baleful. Unlike the Daddy Longlegs that was not deadly.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

8.

The Good Witch was very kind, but the Bad Witch was very nefarious.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

9.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

Jane’s prom dress was very dowdy instead of nice and new.

(a)  

10.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

The cow as very corpulent, but the pig was very skinny.

(a)  

11.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

Unlike Jake, I thought the banana candy had a very natural taste to it. Jake said it was very artificial.

(a)  

12.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

My sister has very expensive taste. This is not like me. I am very cheap.

(a)  

13.

We bought a new luxurious couch. It is very expensive and comfortable.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

14.

I got a portable radio for my birthday. It is so easy carry around.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

15.

John declined the invitation to the party. He had to say no because he already had plans.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

16.

The sky was very hazy. It was a foggy day.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

17.

Jake was apprehensive about taking an airplane to Florida. He had read a lot of bad things can happen on airplanes.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

18.

After stealing from Walmart he was banished from there. He now has to buy all his groceries at Schnucks.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

19.

I have a hard time not eavesdropping on other people's conversations.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

20.

Tim was always boisterous. His teachers often said that he needed to get his energy out at recess.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference