Find the Synonym
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close.
Synonym?
What is an antonym?
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
How can we use examples as context clues?
Examples may demonstrate the meaning of the unknown word.
What is a definition?
A definition is a word of phrase that gives the meaning of another another word or phrase.
What is the difference between a definition context clue and an example context clue?
A definition tells you the direct meaning of a word as it would be in a dictionary. An example gives an indirect meaning of a word.
What are the synonyms in this sentence? "She made leaps and bounds across the field in her excitement."
leaps, bounds
Which of these word pairs are antonyms? cat, flat snicker, laughter bend, straighten
Yes or No? Are examples the same as synonyms for context clues?
No
How can definitions be used as context clues?
Definitions are context clues because they give the literal meaning of the word or phrase in question.
What type of context clue is used in this sentence? “It was scorching,” Larry said, “and I mean really hot.”
synonym
Which words or phrases help you understand "bounds" in this sentence? "She made leaps and bounds across the field in her excitement."
leaps, excitement
Which words are antonyms in this sentence? “I’m not groggy,” Ana insisted. “I’m wide awake.”
groggy, awake
Which of the following lead to an example?
including
such as
unless
including, such as
What is the definition of hapless in this sentence? He was the most hapless person Laura had ever known. In other words, he had no luck at all.
unlucky
What kind of context clue is in this sentence for "flaws"? Unfortunately, this diamond has some flaws, including a yellow color and a cloudy appearance.
example
What is the meaning of "guffawing" in the sentence? Their guffawing was so loud that Jorge had to wait until the laughter died down before continuing his performance.
laughter
What the meaning of "conceal" in this sentence? It was difficult to conceal the surprise party from her parents. She wanted to tell them so badly!
hide
What are the example words for "noxious" in this sentence? The river was full of noxious materials such as cleaning agents from factories and pesticides from the nearby farms.
What is the definition of "podiatrist" in this sentence? My father is a podiatrist, or foot doctor.
foot doctor
Fred showed some very belligerent traits, such as shouting at other drivers and constantly getting into fights.
A) What is the meaning of belligerent in this sentence?
B) What kind of context clue did you use?
A) bad-tempered
B) example context clue
Which two words are synonyms in these sentences? “Spot” was an apt name for the dog. It was a fitting name because he had brown spots on his fur.
apt, fitting
Which words are the antonyms of conceal in this sentence? It was difficult to conceal the surprise party from her parents. She wanted to tell them so badly!
tell, surprise
What does "noxious" mean in this sentence? The river was full of noxious materials such as cleaning agents from factories and pesticides from the nearby farms.
harmful, toxic
What is the meaning of "pauper" in this sentence? The legend told of a pauper, or person without wealth, who dreamed of owning a horse.
person without wealth
Chen’s parents taught him that it was always better to tell the truth rather than a falsehood.
A) What is the pair of antonyms in this sentence? B) Which word gives a clue to which word is the second word in the antonym pair?
A) truth, falsehood
B) rather