WorksheetsTypes of Context Clues
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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.
do very hard, tiring work
drive a tractor
play outside
run
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence? The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.
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Which refers to hints within a sentence that can be used to understand an unfamiliar word?
context clues
definition
context
setting
What do you call a part of a discourse that surround a word or passage and throws light on its meaning?
context
clues
examples
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The phrase that is, and punctuation marks such as commas, dashes, and parentheses are used to introduce what type of clue?
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What type of context clue uses examples to help readers determine the meaning of the unfamiliar word?
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In the sentence, "The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively conversationalist, but she was a taciturn." What type of context clue is used?
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Which of the following clues compels the readers to make an educated guess about the meaning of the unfamiliar word in the sentence?
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example clue
inference clue
cause and effect clue
Determine the meaning of the underlined word based on context.
It is difficult to imagine a surfeit of talent in one individual, yet Leonard Bernstein simply does not have the time to make complete use of his talent as conductor, performer, writer, and lecturer.
excess
variety
superiority
lack
What type of context clue is used when a sentence provides a word's meaning directly after the word?
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In the sentence, 'The weather was balmy, like a warm spring day,' what type of context clue is used?
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Which type of context clue involves using words like 'but', 'however', or 'on the other hand' to show contrast?
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What type of context clue is used when a sentence provides a list of items to explain a word?
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In the sentence, 'The cat was aloof, unlike the friendly dog,' what type of context clue is used?
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Which context clue type uses similar words to help define an unfamiliar word?
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