Antonym Context Clues Challenge

What is an antonym?

• A word that is rarely used

• A word with the opposite meaning

• A word used frequently

• A word with a similar meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What role do context clues play in understanding unknown words?

• They provide synonyms

• They offer definitions

• They suggest antonyms

• They indicate exact meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'incessant' mean based on the context provided?

• Rarely happening

• Happening all the time

• Happening occasionally

• Never occurring

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word signals an antonym in a sentence?

• And

• Although

• Because

• Also

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What can help you identify an antonym in a text?

• Punctuation marks

• Signal words

• Length of the word

• The first letter of the word

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is not a signal word for antonyms?

• Although

• However

• But

• And

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'lucrative' in the provided example?

• Gain

• Profit

• Investment

• Loss

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the example of 'lucrative', what does the presence of 'although' indicate?

• An agreement

• A comparison

• A contrasting idea

• A continuation of thought

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What does 'remedy' imply in the context of the sentence?

• To maintain

• To ignore

• To improve

• To damage

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the example involving 'remedy' teach about antonyms?

• They clarify meanings in agreements

• They are used only in medical contexts

• They help understand contrasting opinions

• They are irrelevant in economic discussions

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5