Clues 1
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
Synonym
very necessary
John is really nice to give support to other students. For example, he tutors (teaches) students after school for math class.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
example
help
The secret files were marked 'confidential' meaning nobody else should read them.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
definition
private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
Contrast clue
open
Samuel is so BROG that she gets an A on almost every test.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
Inference
smart
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
inference
refuse to support
The father and son stockpiled dry twigs so they could have a fire whenever they wanted. They must have collected a thousand of them.
What does "stockpiled" mean and what kind of context clue was used?
Synonym
collected
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
Synonym
dislikes
The company had to obliterate the building to make room for the new parking lot.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
inference
destroy
My WEEPLE wags his tail every time someone calls his name.
Using context clues, what is a WEEPLE?
inference
dog
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
antonym or contrast clue
hate
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
example
rain, sleet, snow, and hail
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
inference
light up
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
Contrast Clue
A lot
Tomorrow I'm going to the FLOZ to get some food for the week.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
inference
store
Anna wants the best of everything such as jobs, homes, husband.
She is very ambitious. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
Example
Someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
antonym or contrast clue
very hot
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
example (while)
walked
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip? If we do not bring enough to eat as well as a good place to sleep everyone will be angry.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
inference
supplies
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in ZOOSH condition.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
Inference
perfect/good
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
inference
likely to fall apart
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
Inference
a place where clothes for men are sold
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
example
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
Contrast clue or antonym
lenient, does not make everyone follow the rules.
Sarah is so SLEN. For example, every day she complains about the food at lunch.
What type of clue is this and what is the meaning?
example
complainer