Context Clues
In the sentence, "Lemurs eat various foods, such as fruit, leaves, and insects," what type of context clue helps explain various?
What type of of context cues: definition, synonym, antonym, and example
Example clue.
Why do lemurs live in groups?
Living in groups may help them communicate, protect one another, and find food. The passage states that lemurs live in groups, have their own territory, and communicate with one another.
"They are able to move swiftly throughout the forest." Give a synonym for swiftly.
Rapidly, quickly, speedily.
“Lemurs are known for their large eyes, their furry tails and their very playful personalities.”
Small, tiny
A lemur is dominant. It makes important decisions.
A. because B. and C. although D. unless
B. and
In paragraph 2, territorial is explained as "protective of the area where they live." What type of context clue is this?
What type of of context cues: definition, synonym, antonym, and example
Definition clue.
Why might lemurs chase unfamiliar animals away?
They want to protect their territory and food sources. The passage states, "They may chase away other animals who come too close to their trees or their favorite spots to find food!"
"Lemurs are known for their large eyes, their furry tails and their very playful personalities." Give a synonym for playful.
Energetic, lively, fun-loving.
“They also make quieter chirps when they feel happy or safe.”
Louder, noisier
Lemurs have playful personalities. They are also territorial.
A. since B. but C. although D. or
B. but
In paragraph 4, vocalizing is followed by "or making different sounds to talk to each other." What type of context clue is this?
What type of of context cues: definition, synonym, antonym, and example
Definition clue.
Why is having a dominant leader helpful?
A leader helps the group make important decisions. The passage explains that the dominant lemur decides where to search for food and when to move to a new living area.
"The dominant leader is the strongest and most respected group member." Give a synonym for respected.
Admired, valued, honored.
“They can leap from tree to tree gracefully and are able to move safely and swiftly throughout the forest.”
Awkwardly, clumsily
Lemurs are related to monkeys. They belong to a different branch of the primate family.
A. since B. although C. so D. and
B. although
Question: The passage describes lemurs as "playful" and having fun personalities. If the author described them as fun-loving, what type of context clue would that be?
What type of of context cues: definition, synonym, antonym, and example
Answer: Synonym clue.
Why is adaptability important when an animal's environment changes?
Adaptability helps animals find new ways to live and survive. The passage states, "They find new ways to live and survive without being told how."
"They may chase away other animals who come too close to their trees or their favorite spots to find food." Give a synonym for favorite.
Preferred, preferred choice, most-liked.
“They can leap from tree to tree gracefully and are able to move safely and swiftly throughout the forest.”
Slowly, sluggishly
Lemurs may chase away other animals. They want to protect their territory.
A. in order to
B. although
C. while
D. but
A. in order to
If a passage says, "Unlike the slow-moving animals, lemurs are agile," what type of context clue helps explain agile?
What type of of context cues: definition, synonym, antonym, and example
Antonym clue.
Why might different vocalizations be more useful than making only one sound?
Different sounds allow lemurs to communicate different messages, such as warning about danger or expressing happiness and safety. The passage describes loud calls for danger and quieter chirps when lemurs feel happy or safe.
"They can leap from tree to tree gracefully." Give a synonym for gracefully.
Smoothly, elegantly.
“Lemurs are known for their large eyes, their furry tails and their very playful personalities.”
Serious, solemn
Other animals enter a lemur group's space. The lemurs may chase them away.
A. if B. because C. although D. and
A. if