SYNONYM CONTEXT CLUES
The ugly monster's face was hideous to look at.
What does hideous mean?
UGLY
Lucy was ecstatic because her team won, but Sam was sad because his team lost.
Ecstatic means....
EXCITED or HAPPY
I guess breaking the glass, tearing up the furniture, and punching a hole in the wall was a little bit too much when I was angry.
This is an example of.....
UNDERSTATEMENT
What is an adverb?
A word that describes a verb
Tara watches the TV continuously, or all the time.
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SYNONYM
The old oak tree was gnarled, or twisted.
What does gnarled mean?
TWISTED
Although our supply of sugar began to diminish, we had plenty of flour.
Diminish means...
WEAKEN or LESSEN; Go away
This is an example of.....
A SIMILE
what is the adverb and verb in the sentence?
FINALLY and FINISHED
We should never try to infuriate others. It's better to try to make them happy.
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ANTONYM
The destitute man sat on the sidewalk feeling hopeless. He had no job, no home, and no reason to be happy.
What does destitute mean?
HOPELESS or SAD
Jen's haughty behavior caused her to say something mean. This insulted her sensitive friend, Marie.
Haughty means....
ARROGANT or MEAN
This is an example of....
PERSONIFICATION
WHEN
We know Katrina is apprehensive about many things because she is so afraid of petting large animals, seeing spiders on the wall, and walking through the tall grass.
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EXAMPLE
We are planning a picnic for today. It is sunny and warm outside. It will be an idyllic day - just perfect for a picnic.
What does idyllic mean?
PERFECT or IDEAL
Eddie continuously waffled about his choice for dinner. Finally, he decided on a hamburger.
Waffled means....
This is an example of....
METAPHOR
EARLIER
The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk tales.
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EXPLANATION
Brenda accepted our invitation with alacrity. Her phone call seemed to come right away.
What does alacrity mean?
RIGHT AWAY or IMMEDIATELY
We all thought Ali was hurt when she fell. Her screech alarmed us until a chortle showed us she was safe.
Chortle means...
GIGGLE or LAUGH
Between the moss and stone the lonely lillies rise;
This is an example of...
PERSONIFICATION
What is the superlative form of the adverb frequent?
MOST FREQUENT
Piscatorial creatures, like flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.
Which context clue is being used: Synonym, Antonym, Explanation, or Example
EXPLANATION