Types of Context Clues

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

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

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

We know the dog has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Tim said, “I am starving.” He was famished because he had not eaten all day.

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CCSS.L.6.4A