Context Clues 1
The doctor’s writing was illegible; no one could read those scribbles.
What is the meaning of the word illegible?
A. easy to read
B. hard to read
C. clear
B. hard to read
The ELA teacher presented the students with several conundrums, or riddles, to solve.
What is the meaning of the word conundrums?
A. riddles
B. teachers
C. students
A. riddles
Which type of context clue explains the word?
definition
Give a synonym for the word big.
huge, large, gigantic
Give an antonym for the word hot.
cold, chilly, freezing
It was a frigid winter night; even the lake was frozen solid.
What is the meaning of the word frigid?
A. cold
B. freezing
C. warm
B. freezing
My sister is usually compassionate, but sometimes she can be mean.
What is the meaning of the word compassionate?
a. Nice
b. Rude
c. Mean
A. nice
Which type of context clue provides an example of the word?
example
Give a synonym for the word cold.
cool, chilly, freezing
Give an antonym for the word happy.
angry, sad, mad
The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.
What is the meaning of the word feral?
A. nice
B. unfriendly
C. likes to be pet
B. unfriendly
The vase is delicate because it can break easily.
What is the meaning of the word delicate?
A. vase
B. tough
C. can break easily
C. can break easily
Which type of context clue uses a word that means the same thing?
synonym
Give a synonym for the word near.
close, not far
Give an antonym for the word tall.
short
The rambunctious kids ran out to the bus and climbed on board. They jumped and yelled and just couldn’t settle down.
What does the word rambunctious mean?
A. calm
B. noisy
C. crazy
C. crazy
If you visit Alaska, you will likely see many glaciers, or slow moving masses of ice.
What is the meaning of the word glaciers?
A. Fast moving ice
B. Slow moving ice
C. Ice in Alaska
B. Slow moving ice
Which type of context clue uses a word that means the opposite?
antonym
Give a synonym for the word close. (as in "close the box")
shut
Give an antonym for the word nice.
mean, rude, unkind
Miguel was very loquacious. He really loved to talk.
What is the meaning of the word loquacious?
A. loves to talk
B. hates to talk
C. noisy
A. loves to talk
I abhor clothes shopping, but I adore grocery shopping.
What is the meaning of the word abhor?
A. love
B. hate
C. like
B. hate
True or false: Synonym context clues use a word that means the same thing.
True
Give a synonym for the word run.
job, sprint
Give an antonym for the word slow.
fast, speedy