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Select all that apply: For synonym context clues, the author may use signal words or phrases like...

• sometimes called

• instead

• never

• in other words

Which context clue strategy would be used in this sentence:

"The students were incensed that their Halloween party was shortened because of their classmates's poor behavior."

• Example/Inference context clue

• Definition context clue

• Synonym context clue

Which context clue strategy would be used in this sentence: "The sound of the two trains barreling down the tracks at once was deafening!"

• Word structure context clue

• Antonym context clue

• Example/Inference context clue

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "The two squirrels seemed to frolic as they ran up the tree. Frolic means to play in a fun way."

• Definition context clue

• Synonym context clue

• Example/Inference context clue

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "Gabe ran as fast as he could to greet his mom. Pat, on the other hand, sauntered over at a normal pace."

• Example/Inference context clue

• Antonym context clue

• Synonym context clue

What is an antonym context clue?

• A word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another.

• A word or group of words that has the same meaning.

• An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words.

• A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning.

All of these strategies can be used to determine an unknown word, EXCEPT:

• Word structure context clues

• Prediction context clues

• Example/Inference context clues

• Definition context clues

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "Hannah has a strong aversion to snakes, spiders, and mice. Whenever she sees one, she runs in the opposite direction."

• Antonym context clue

• Definition context clue

• Example/Inference context clue

Which strategy would be used in this sentence: "Last week, Amber was very disappointed after her soccer team's loss. This week, though, she was elated when the game was over."

• Antonym context clue

• Synonym context clue

• Definition context clue

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