Context Clues: Definition, Synonym, and Antonym

What are context clues?

• Clues within a sentence or the rest of the text that can help you infer the meaning of an unknown word.

• The background knowledge (existing knowledge) you have about a word or topic.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

The fact that children will one day grow into adults is irrefutable. No matter how bad kids want to remain kids, no one can deny that kids will become the next generation of adults. What definition below bests describes the meaning of irrefutable?

• Undeniable

• Likely

• None of the above.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RI.5.4

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

• many abilities
• boring
• not skilled
• exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• Covered
• ruined
• bounced
• invisible

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

• sassy and sarcastic
• rude and mean
• sad and distant
• trustworthy and reliable

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Examples
• Definitions

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Examples
• HDefinitions

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A