WorksheetsTypes of Context Clues
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Worksheet time: 10mins
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
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Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
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The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.
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What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.
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What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.
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The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.
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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.
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It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer.
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The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.
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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.
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His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
Animosity most likely means:
kindness
hatred
Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
Gregarious most likely means:
quiet and shy
outgoing
The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.
Feral most likely means:
wild and unfriendly
tame and friendly
She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.
Virtuous most likely means:
Righteous
Unrighteous
She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.
Continuously most likely means:
off and on
all the time
The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.
Elated most likely means:
unhappy
happy
We know the dog has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.
Disposition has to do with:
behavior
appearance
It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer.
Winced most likely means
laughed
cried out
The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.
An Inspection is a
meeting
methodical examination
Tim said, “I am starving.” He was famished because he had not eaten all day.
Famished means
very hungry
not hungry at all
