Antonyms Context Clues

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

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7.RI.1.B

7.RL.1.B

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

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

7.RI.1.B

7.RL.1.B

The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs. What's an antonym for "diverted?"

• entertained

• bored

• satisfied

• punctured

Tags

7.RI.1.B

7.RL.1.B

The bird is not in captivity; he is able to fly freely.

What is the opposite of captivity

• trapped

• flying

• happy

• free

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

Despite the chef's efforts, the soup tasted bland; it lacked flavor and was quite insipid. The word "insipid" is an antonym for:

• spicy

• exciting

• dull

• tasteless

Identify the antonym of "benevolent" in the sentence: "Unlike the benevolent Master Oogway, the villain Tai Lung was cruel and did not care for the peace of the valley."

• Kind

• Generous

• Malevolent

• Compassionate

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?

• weeding his garden

• who loved numbers

• let his hair run wild

• sold his horse

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

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

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition