Context Clue Types

Ms. James thought her students pink hair was very obscure-strange.

What type of context clue is this?

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

The kitchen was pristine (very clean), so Jenny made sure to clean up any mess she made.

What type of context clue is this?

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Amy was very morose (sad) because her mom would be gone for one week.

What type of context clue is this?

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

‘Make sure you use a florescent, bright, color,’ said Mrs. Hornburger.

What type of context clue is this?

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

I hoped our new dog would be very clever. Instead he was very dumb.

What type of context clue is this?

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

The lion was very cowardly. He was not brave.

What type of context clue is this?

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The Brown Recluse spider is very baleful. Unlike the Daddy Longlegs that was not deadly.

What type of context clue is this?

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The Good Witch was very kind, but the Bad Witch was very nefarious.

What type of context clue is this?

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Jane’s prom dress was very dowdy instead of nice and new.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

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

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A