Context Clues Using Inference, Definition and Examples

Hints the author gives in a piece of writing that help define an unusual word.

• Synonym

• Example

• Context Clues

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Read the following sentence and determine what type context clue is used.

A mallet, similar to a hammer, is a great tool to crush some peppermint for hot chocolate.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Read the following sentence and determine what type context clue is used.

Daniella is pleasurable, unlike her twin brother who is annoying and troublesome.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Read the following sentence and determine what type context clue is used.

Something in the refrigerator is so putrid that a wave of odor wafted out when we opened the door.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Read the following sentence and determine what type context clue is used.

He knew his future was very precarious and likely to fall apart.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Read the following sentence and determine what type context clue is used.

Lola hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys Daniella.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Read the following sentence and determine what type context clue is used.

Constellations, such as The Little Dipper and The Big Dipper, can be seen in the night sky.

• Synonym

• Examples

• Inference

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Read the following sentence and determine what type context clue is used.

The museum had many artifacts, including, pottery, art, and statues from many old places.

• Synonym

• Examples

• Inference

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Words that are similar in meaning

• Synonym

• Example

• Context Clues

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Words that are opposite in meaning

• Synonym

• Example

• Context Clues

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A