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WorksheetsRestatement and Definition Context Clues
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Context Clues are:
hints in sentences that tell us the meaning of unfamiliar words
long passages that tell different stories
words that are difficult to understand
reading comprehension questions to answer
Select the four types of context clues.
Restatement
Comprehension
Definition
Contrast
Comparison
Which type of clue says the same thing in another way to help you understand the unfamiliar word?
Contrast
Definition
Restatement
Comparison
Which type of clue tells us the actual meaning of the word.
Restatement
Definition
Contrast
Comparison
Elijah was really ELATED, meaning happy, when he found out that he got an A on his exam.
What does ELATED mean?
happy
sick
unsure
elevated
Elijah was really ELATED, meaning happy, when he found out that he got an A on his exam.
What kind of clue tells you the definition?
Restatement
Definition
Comparison
Contrast
Ian was so IRATE and angry that he wanted to throw something.
What does IRATE mean?
happy
sleepy
angry
devestated
Ian was so IRATE and angry that he wanted to throw something.
What kind of clue tells you the definition?
Restatement
Definition
Comparison
Contrast
Which type of clue is also known as a synonym clue?
Restatement
Definition
Contrast
Comparison
When Lana put on her queen costume, she looked REGAL -- very fancy and elegant.
What does REGAL mean?
plain and dull
ugly and silly
hungry and sad
fancy and elegant
When Lana put on her queen costume, she looked REGAL -- very fancy and elegant.
What kind of clue tells you the definition?
Restatement
Definition
Comparison
Contrast
Erica was feeling really LETHARGIC -- drained of all of her energy -- on Sunday.
What does LETHARGIC mean?
drained of energy
talkative
unwell
not ready to go
Erica was feeling really LETHARGIC -- drained of all of her energy -- on Sunday.
What kind of clue tells you the definition?
Restatement
Definition
Comparison
Contrast
Which type of clue is also known as an explanation clue?
Restatement
Definition
Contrast
Comparison
My dad always tells me to stop DAWDLING, or wasting time, or we'll be late!
What does DAWDLING mean?
walking like a duck
sleeping all day
wasting time
doodling
My dad always tells me to stop DAWDLING, or wasting time, or we'll be late!
What kind of clue tells you the definition?
Restatement
Definition
Comparison
Contrast
