Types of Context Clues
Parts of Speech
Word Forms
In Context
Decode
100
Examples of this type of context clue are: "in other words," "also known as", "or"
What is Definition and Restatement?
100
The part of speech of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: Katie has an uncommon ability to do MENTAL math.
What is Adjective?
100
The Separate word parts for the following word and the overall meaning: ILLOGICAL
What is Il / Logic / Al Doesn't make sense
100
The type of context clue used in the following sentence: I am BAFFLED by this mystery. In other words, I am completely confused.
What is Definition and Restatement?
100
The meaning of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: The weather is WRETCHED today. Rain is pounding on the roof.
What is horrible?
200
Examples of this type of context clue include: "Such as," "for instance," "for example"
What is Example?
200
The part of speech of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: The badly behaved student constantly DISRESPECTED his teachers, leading to many detentions.
What is Verb?
200
Give an Adjective form of the following word: Offense
What is Offensive?
200
The type of context clue used in the following sentence: Lydia's MELANCHOLY turned to happiness when she learned that she had earned an A on the math test.
What is Cause and Effect?
200
The meaning of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: Owen is PRECISELY 3 inches taller than his sister, according the measurement on the wall.
What is Exactly?
300
Examples of this type of context clue include: "Because," "Therefore," "As a result"
What is Cause and Effect?
300
The part of speech of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: Gandhi believed the best way to deal with social problems was to practice NONVIOLENCE.
What is Noun?
300
Give an Noun form of the following word: Fortunate
What is Fortune?
300
The type of context clue used in the following sentence: My OBSTINATE brother can be just like a dog with a bone. He can't ever be persuaded to do anything he doesn't want to.
What is Comparison?
300
The meaning of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: Before the performance the director was FRANTIC, but when the curtain rose she became calm.
What is Panicked or Wild?
400
Examples of this type of context clue include: "Also," "Likewise," "Similar to"
What is Comparison?
400
The part of speech of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: The UNCOMMONLY tiny dog could fit into the palm of my hand.
What is Adverb?
400
The Separate word parts for the following word and the overall meaning: Circumnavigator
What is Circum / Navigat / Or A person who travels around a particular area
400
The type of context clue used in the following sentence: Louisa hopes that a FAD like bell bottom jeans will pass quickly.
What is Example?
400
The meaning of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: James thought the couch was attractive, but Martha thought it was ATROCIOUS.
What is Really Ugly?
500
Examples of this type of context clue include: "Unlike," "On the other hand," "Instead"
What is Contrast?
500
The part of speech of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: The beautiful valley below was an IDYLLIC setting for a picnic.
What is Adjective?
500
The Separate word parts for the following word and the overall meaning: Irreplaceable
What is Ir / Replace / Able? Unable to be exchanged or switched.
500
The type of context clue used in the following sentence: The Twins have different tastes; Chris craves NOVELTY, but Kevin likes routine.
What is Contrast?
500
The meaning of the CAPITALIZED word in the following sentence: Scoring an A on the Language Arts mid-term made me JUBILANT.
What is Overjoyed?
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