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Types of Context Clues G9

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
2.
What type of context clue?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry.  He is an AFFABLE principal.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
3.
What type of context clue?
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
4.
What type of context clue?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges.  For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

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 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.
Cherrymars's mother was IRATE because she talked back to her and had a bad attitude all day long.
Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?
a)
angry
b)
passive
c)
jolly
d)
pleased
12.
What is the meaning of the word in blue text? 
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer
a)
entirely lacking or free from
b)
covered in 
13.

Using the EXAMPLE context clue, define the underlined word:


Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost.

a)

Happiness

b)

Regret

c)

Hope

14.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? 
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
15.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


My grandfather tells me many stories of how he had to toil in the fields when he was young. In fact, he had to quit school after sixth grade so he could earn money to help his family.

a)

do very hard, tiring work

b)

drive a tractor

c)

play outside

d)

run