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Types of Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 24mins

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1.

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.

a)

definition

b)

explanation

c)

contrast/antonym

d)

comparison/

synonym

e)

cause and effect

2.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.

a)

Definition

b)

Comparison/

Synonym

c)

Contrast/Antonym

d)

Explanation

e)

Cause and Effect

3.

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?

a)

"When I observed my sister"

b)

"I find her"

c)

"Shrewd and clever"

d)

"as she is"

4.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?


His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.

a)

definition

b)

explanation

c)

contrast/antonym

d)

cause and effect

5.

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.

a)

inference

b)

definition

c)

comparison/synonym

d)

contrast/antonym

6.

When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

a)

Definition

b)

Contrast/Antonym

c)

Explanation

d)

Cause and Effect

e)

Comparison/

Synonym

7.

A context clue that explains the word's meaning is a ___________ context clue.

a)

Explanatioin

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Comparison/Synonym

d)

Defintion

8.

The criminal’s belligerence led to the death of four innocent children.

a)

Synonym or Comparison Clue

b)

Definition or Statement Clue

c)

Antonym or Contrast Clue

d)

Explanation or Example Clue

9.
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?
a)

An Example is given

b)

A Comparison or Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

c)

A Contrast or Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

d)

A Definition is given

10.

As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines always experiences different natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes and tsunamis

a)

Synonym or Restatement Clue

b)

 Explanation or Example Clue

c)

Comparison or Sameness Clue

d)

Cause-and-Effect or Reason-Result Clue

11.
What type of context 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!
a)

An Explanation or Example is given

b)

A Comparison or a Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

c)

A Contrast or an Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

d)

A Definition is given

12.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

The cow was very corpulent, but the pig was very skinny.

(a)  

13.

What type of context clue uses examples to help readers determine the meaning of the unfamiliar word?

a)

definition clue

b)

comparison/

synonym clue

c)

contrast/antonym clue

d)

explanation clue

e)

cause and effect clue

14.

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"?

a)

"fleeing"

b)

"The clown"

c)

"birthday cake"

d)

"angrily smashed"

15.

7.  Because she was sot modest, she went unnoticed in the party.

a)

Cause-and-Effect Clue

b)

Definition Clue

c)

Antonym or Contrast Clue

d)

Comparisono or Synonym Clue

e)

Explanation Clue

16.

Which refers to hints within a sentence that can be used to understand an unfamiliar word?

a)

context clues

b)

definition

c)

context

d)

setting

17.

1. The director felt remorse, or shame, for hiring some incompetent employees.

a)

Synonym or Comparison Clue

b)

Definition or Statement Clue is

c)

Antonym or Contrast Clue

d)

Explanation or Example Clue

18.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.

a)

Definition

b)

Comparison/

Synonym

c)

Contrast/Antonym

d)

Explanation

e)

Cause and Effect

19.

Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice.

a)

Definition

b)

Comparison/Synonym

c)

Explanation

d)

Contrast/Antonym

20.

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

a)

a homonym

b)

a synonym

c)

an antonym

d)

an explanation