Types of Context Clues

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

• a homonym

• a synonym

• an antonym

• an explanation

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

• Inference

• Example

• Synonym

• Defintion

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Readers must ___________ when a word in a passage does not have clearly defined context clues.

• rewrite the word

• make an inference

• try to think of examples

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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

• example

• antonym

• inference

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

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

• definition

• example

• antonym

• inference

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• synonym

• antonym

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

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

• definition

• inference

• antonym

• synonym

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What do you call a word that has similar meaning?

• example

• antonym

• homonym

• synonym

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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"

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

She gave a cordial greeting-so different from the cold, unfriendly words she had said before.

What is the meaning of the word "cordial" as it is used in the sentence above?

• quiet and proud

• angry and annoyed

• happy and joyful

• friendly and warm

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