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WorksheetsContext Clue Review & Practice
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
Context cues are ____________ found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meaning of new or unfamiliar words
Hints
Hypotheses
Mistakes
Annotations
When might we use a context clue? (Please check all that apply)
When we do not have a dictionary
When we cannot google the definition of words
On standardized texts or exams
When we want the precise definition of words
What type of context clue is defined as the following:
"The new term/word may be formally defined, or sufficient explanation given within the sentence or in the following sentence"
Example Clue
Definition/Description Clue
Synonym/Restatement Clue
Contrast/Antonym Clue
Definition/Description clues often include "that is," commas, dashes, and...
Dollar signs ($)
Periods
Parentheses
Colons
Her amiable, that is, her friendly attitude drew all of her colleagues to her.
"friendly" is the definition of
(a)
Even though their rivalry had faded, the players still showed antipathy - a deep-seated feeling of dislike - towards one another.
What does antipathy mean?
(a)
What type of context clue is defined as the following:
"Contrasts the meaning of an unfamiliar word with the meaning of a familiar term"
Example Clue
Definition/Description Clue
Synonym/Restatement Clue
Contrast/Antonym Clue
Contrast/Antonym clues often include words like "although," "however," and...
Or
And
Also
But
Although his appearance was pretty banal, he had the most interesting, dynamic personality
Using the contrast/antonym context clue, what does banal most likely mean?
Exciting
Common
Weird
Interesting
Example clues - Provide an example nearby a new, challenging word that helps explain the words
Words like "including," "such as," and ________________ help identify example clues
For example
Also
But
That is
Autocratic leaders, such as dictators, often rule a country without mercy
What does autocratic most likely mean with relation to leaders?
Leaders with absolute power
Leaders without power
Democratic leaders
Generous leaders
Synonym/Restatement clues - Can help readers discover the meaning of an unknown word because it repeats an idea expressed in familiar words nearby.
Synonyms are ________________________
Words with different meanings
Words with the same meaning
Words with opposite meanings
Unrelated words
The belligerent general, often showed aggression and anger at a moment's notice.
What does belligerent most likely mean?
Calm and reserved
Kindhearted
Aggressive and angry
Hilarious or funny
