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WorksheetsContext Clues: Definition, Synonym, Antonym
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 19mins
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of entrepreneurial spirit?
“Her entrepreneurial spirit, a tendency to start and run businesses, was evident from her lemonade stand.”
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of philanthropist?
A philanthropist, someone who seeks to promote the welfare of others, donated a large sum of money to the hospital.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of terse?
The letter was terse, brief and to the point, and left no room for argument.
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Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of erroneous?
The student’s answer was erroneous, or incorrect.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of idiosyncrasies?
Her idiosyncrasies, those unique habits and quirks that everyone has, made her a memorable character.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of desolate?
The landscape was desolate, barren of any plant or animal life.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of incessant?
The noise was incessant, unending throughout the night.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of ambiguous?
His answer was ambiguous, or unclear, leading to confusion.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of cathedral?
The town’s cathedral, a large, important church, was built in the 14th century.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of verdant?
The forest was verdant, or green with lush vegetation.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of garrulous?
Unlike her garrulous brother, Jane was always quiet.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of arid?
Despite the arid desert, the oasis was lush and green.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of prudent?
Her decision was prudent, or wise, considering the circumstances.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of complex?
Unlike the complex puzzle, the solution was simple.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of benevolent?
In contrast to the benevolent king, the dictator was cruel and oppressive.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of flora?
The flora of the region, meaning the plant life, is incredibly diverse.
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What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of frigid?
While the sun is scorching in the desert, the polar regions are frigid.
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