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L6.4 Context Clues Practice #1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

2.

Comparing something opposite is using what type of context clues?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

3.

Describing what a word means within the sentence is what type of context clue?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

4.

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.

This uses which type of context clue?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

5.

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.

This is an example of which type of context clue?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

6.

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

7.

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.

Which type of context clue is used here?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

8.

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.

Which type of context clue is being used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

9.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

10.

"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting." In this example, the word "propaganda" can be explained through which type of context clue?

a)

homophones

b)

homonyms

c)

synonyms

d)

antonyms

11.

"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

a)

antonyms

b)

synonyms

c)

inferences

d)

definition

12.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
13.
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
14.

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What context clue helps you understand the word VERSATILE?

a)

examples

b)

definition

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

15.

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What context clue helps you determine what DISTRAUGHT means?

.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

d)

example