WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What do we call letters added to the front/beginning of a base word?
a prefix
a suffix
a root
none of these
What do we call letters added to the back/end of a base word?
a prefix
a root
a suffix
none of these
Some words contain both a prefix and a suffix.
true
false
Adding a suffix to a word can change the word's part of speech.
true
false
What do you call a word part that is added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning?
Compound
Prefix
Suffix
Affix
Adding either a prefix or suffix to a base word can change the meaning of the base word, creating a new word.
true
false
The prefixes il, un, and dis ( as in illegal, unpopular, and dislike) all mean....
before
again
not
partly
What does a word structure context clue allow us to do?
Evaluating other words somewhere in the sentence that has a similar meaning to the unknown word.
Analyze the parts of the word to determine the meaning. This includes looking at the origin, root word, prefixes, and suffixes.
Change the meaning of the word by rearranging the sentence to meet the proper structure.
What is a context clue?
A hint to help understand a difficult word
A type of punctuation
A grammatical rule
A synonym
Which of the following is a type of context clue?
Definition
Punctuation
Verb tense
Conjunction
How can context clues help in reading comprehension?
By providing hints about the meaning of unfamiliar words
By explaining the plot
By summarizing the text
By listing characters
What type of context clue is used when a sentence provides a synonym for an unfamiliar word?
Synonym clue
Antonym clue
Example clue
Inference clue
In the sentence, 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees,' what type of context clue is used?
Example clue
Antonym clue
Synonym clue
Inference clue
Which sentence uses a definition context clue?
The car, a vehicle with four wheels, is parked outside.
The car is fast and sleek.
The car zoomed past us.
The car is red.
What is an antonym context clue?
A word that means the opposite of another word
A word that sounds like another word
A word that is spelled the same as another word
A word that rhymes with another word
In the sentence, 'Unlike his gregarious sister, he is quite reserved,' what type of context clue is used?
Antonym clue
Synonym clue
Example clue
Inference clue
What is an inference context clue?
A clue that requires the reader to make a logical guess about the meaning
A direct definition of the word
A synonym for the word
An antonym for the word
Which of the following sentences contains an inference context clue?
She was elated, a feeling of great joy, when she heard the news.
She was elated, unlike her brother who was sad.
She was elated, jumping up and down with excitement.
She was elated, a synonym for happy.
What is the purpose of context clues in a sentence?
To help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
To provide a summary of the text
To list the main characters
To describe the setting
In the sentence, 'The austere room, with its bare walls and simple furniture, was quite plain,' what type of context clue is used?
Inference clue
Antonym clue
Synonym clue
Example clue
Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue?
Punctuation clue
Synonym clue
Antonym clue
Example clue
How do example context clues work?
By providing examples that clarify the meaning of a word
By giving the opposite meaning of a word
By defining the word directly
By using a synonym for the word
In the sentence, 'The nocturnal animals, such as owls and bats, are active at night,' what type of context clue is used?
Example clue
Antonym clue
Synonym clue
Inference clue
What is a synonym context clue?
A clue that provides a word with a similar meaning
A clue that provides a word with the opposite meaning
A clue that defines the word directly
A clue that gives an example of the word
Which sentence uses a synonym context clue?
The jubilant crowd cheered, celebrating the victory.
The jubilant crowd was silent, unlike the somber audience.
The jubilant crowd was quiet, a stark contrast to the loud fans.
The jubilant crowd was ecstatic, full of joy and excitement.
