Context Clues Activities

What is a context clue again?

• Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

• Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

Using context clues, decide which word fits: "Despite her ____, she completed the marathon, showing great determination."

• fatigue

• attention

• structure

• proposal

What is a context clue?

• Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

• Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

Using context clues, decide which word fits: 'Despite her ____, she completed the marathon, showing great determination.'

• fatigue

• attention

• structure

• proposal

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, lives in trees.'

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The ancient artifact, a relic from the past, was discovered in the ruins.'

• ancient

• artifact

• relic

• ruins

What does the word 'gregarious' mean in the sentence: 'The gregarious student was always surrounded by friends.'

• Shy

• Sociable

• Intelligent

• Quiet

In the sentence 'The austere room, with its bare walls and simple furniture, was quite stark,' what does 'austere' mean?

• Luxurious

• Simple

• Colorful

• Messy

Which word is a synonym for 'melancholy' based on the context: 'After the sad movie, she felt a deep sense of melancholy.'

• Happiness

• Joy

• Sadness

• Excitement

What does the word 'benevolent' mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent teacher donated her time to help students after school.'

• Kind

• Strict

• Indifferent

• Lazy