WorksheetsContext Clues Definition and Examples
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?
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What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
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Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
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We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
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When using context clues, be sure to look at:
examples
pictures
definitions
all of the above
What is the primary purpose of context clues in a sentence?
To confuse the reader
To provide hints about the meaning of a word
To make the sentence longer
To replace a dictionary
Which type of context clue provides a word with the opposite meaning to help understand an unknown word?
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In the sentence, 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees,' what type of context clue is used?
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What type of context clue is used when a sentence provides a direct explanation of a word?
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Which context clue type uses words like 'but,' 'however,' and 'although' to show contrast?
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In the sentence, 'The dessert was delectable, a real treat,' what type of context clue is 'a real treat'?
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What type of context clue is used in the sentence, 'The ancient artifact, a relic from the past, was discovered in the cave'?
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Which context clue type often uses phrases like 'such as,' 'including,' and 'for instance'?
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In the sentence, 'The jovial man, always smiling and laughing, was loved by all,' what type of context clue is used?
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What is a synonym context clue?
A clue that provides an opposite word
A clue that provides a similar word
A clue that provides an example
A clue that provides a definition
In the sentence, 'The austere room, with its bare walls and simple furniture, was quite plain,' what type of context clue is used?
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Which type of context clue is used in the sentence, 'The weather was inclement, unlike the sunny day we had yesterday'?
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In the sentence, 'The melody was haunting, like a ghostly whisper,' what type of context clue is 'like a ghostly whisper'?
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What type of context clue is used when a sentence provides a list of items to clarify a word?
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In the sentence, 'The gregarious student, who was always surrounded by friends, was very social,' what type of context clue is used?
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Which context clue type is used in the sentence, 'The clandestine meeting was held in secret'?
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In the sentence, 'The arduous journey, which was long and difficult, tested their endurance,' what type of context clue is used?
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What type of context clue is used in the sentence, 'The benevolent king, known for his kindness, was loved by all'?
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In the sentence, 'The cacophony, a mixture of harsh sounds, was overwhelming,' what type of context clue is used?
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Which type of context clue is used in the sentence, 'The ephemeral moment, unlike the lasting memory, was fleeting'?
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