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Context Clues: Definition, Synonym, Antonym

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 19mins

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1.

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

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

definition

2.

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.”

a)

Definition

b)

Synonyms

c)

Antonyms

3.

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.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

4.

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.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

5.

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

definition

6.

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of erroneous?

The student’s answer was erroneous, or incorrect.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

7.

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.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

8.

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.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

9.

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of incessant?

The noise was incessant, unending throughout the night.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

10.

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of ambiguous?

His answer was ambiguous, or unclear, leading to confusion.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

11.

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.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

12.

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of verdant?

The forest was verdant, or green with lush vegetation.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

13.

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of garrulous?

Unlike her garrulous brother, Jane was always quiet.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

14.

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of arid?

Despite the arid desert, the oasis was lush and green.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

15.

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of prudent?

Her decision was prudent, or wise, considering the circumstances.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

16.

What type of context clue is being used to determine the meaning of complex?

Unlike the complex puzzle, the solution was simple.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

17.

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.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

18.

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.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition

19.

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.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

definition