WorksheetsTypes of Context Clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 24mins
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.
definition
explanation
contrast/antonym
comparison/
synonym
cause and effect
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
Definition
Comparison/
Synonym
Contrast/Antonym
Explanation
Cause and Effect
When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be like her.
Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?
"When I observed my sister"
"I find her"
"Shrewd and clever"
"as she is"
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.
definition
explanation
contrast/antonym
cause and effect
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.
inference
definition
comparison/synonym
contrast/antonym
When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
Definition
Contrast/Antonym
Explanation
Cause and Effect
Comparison/
Synonym
A context clue that explains the word's meaning is a ___________ context clue.
Explanatioin
Cause and Effect
Comparison/Synonym
Defintion
The criminal’s belligerence led to the death of four innocent children.
Synonym or Comparison Clue
Definition or Statement Clue
Antonym or Contrast Clue
Explanation or Example Clue
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
An Example is given
A Comparison or Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
A Contrast or Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
A Definition is given
As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines always experiences different natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes and tsunamis
Synonym or Restatement Clue
Explanation or Example Clue
Comparison or Sameness Clue
Cause-and-Effect or Reason-Result Clue
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
An Explanation or Example is given
A Comparison or a Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
A Contrast or an Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
A Definition is given
What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?
The cow was very corpulent, but the pig was very skinny.
(a)
What type of context clue uses examples to help readers determine the meaning of the unfamiliar word?
definition clue
comparison/
synonym clue
contrast/antonym clue
explanation clue
cause and effect clue
The clown was irate. He angrily smashed the birthday cake and popped balloons before fleeing the party.
Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word "irate"?
"fleeing"
"The clown"
"birthday cake"
"angrily smashed"
7. Because she was sot modest, she went unnoticed in the party.
Cause-and-Effect Clue
Definition Clue
Antonym or Contrast Clue
Comparisono or Synonym Clue
Explanation Clue
Which refers to hints within a sentence that can be used to understand an unfamiliar word?
context clues
definition
context
setting
1. The director felt remorse, or shame, for hiring some incompetent employees.
Synonym or Comparison Clue
Definition or Statement Clue is
Antonym or Contrast Clue
Explanation or Example Clue
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.
Definition
Comparison/
Synonym
Contrast/Antonym
Explanation
Cause and Effect
Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice.
Definition
Comparison/Synonym
Explanation
Contrast/Antonym
What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
a homonym
a synonym
an antonym
an explanation
