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Types of Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

2.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

3.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

4.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

5.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

6.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

7.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

We know the dog has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

8.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

9.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

10.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Tim said, “I am starving.” He was famished because he had not eaten all day.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym (something similar)

c)

Antonym (something different)

d)

Explanation

e)

List of Examples

11.

His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.

Animosity most likely means:

a)

kindness

b)

hatred

12.

Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.

Gregarious most likely means:

a)

quiet and shy

b)

outgoing

13.

The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.

Feral most likely means:

a)

wild and unfriendly

b)

tame and friendly

14.

She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.

Virtuous most likely means:

a)

Righteous

b)

Unrighteous

15.

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

Continuously most likely means:

a)

off and on

b)

all the time

16.

The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.

Elated most likely means:

a)

unhappy

b)

happy

17.

We know the dog has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.

Disposition has to do with:

a)

behavior

b)

appearance

18.

It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer.

Winced most likely means

a)

laughed

b)

cried out

19.

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.

An Inspection is a

a)

meeting

b)

methodical examination

20.

Tim said, “I am starving.” He was famished because he had not eaten all day.

Famished means

a)

very hungry

b)

not hungry at all