Context Clues Definitions

What does the term "Definition" refer to in the context of context clues?

• A word that is opposite in meaning to the unknown word

• A word similar in meaning to the unknown word

• Deciding on the meaning using text evidence and/or background knowledge

• Meaning of the word is stated or defined by the author

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."

• Modern

• Useful

• Outdated

• Popular

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

The student was admonished, or reprimanded, for arriving late to class.

• Example

• Definition

• Inference

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Definition' because the sentence provides a clear explanation of what admonished means by giving the synonym 'reprimanded'.

What is the primary purpose of using context clues in reading?

• To guess the meaning of a word

• To understand the overall theme

• To identify the author's tone

• To find the main idea

In the sentence, 'The arid climate was inhospitable, making it difficult for plants to grow,' what does 'arid' mean?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Humid

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The fortress was impregnable, or unable to be captured, by the enemy forces'?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Definition

• Example

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The cacophony, a harsh and jarring noise, made it hard to concentrate.'

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

What does the word 'benevolent' mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects for his kindness'?

• Cruel

• Generous

• Indifferent

• Wealthy

In the sentence, 'The novel was so engaging that I couldn't put it down,' what does 'engaging' mean?

• Boring

• Interesting

• Confusing

• Dull

Which context clue helps determine the meaning of 'melancholy' in the sentence: 'The melancholy music matched the somber mood of the evening'?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Definition

• Example