Types of Context Clues
The factory manufactures, or makes, parts for computers.
Which type of context clue is used in the sentence example?
a. synonym clue
b. definition clue
c. antonym clue
d. example clue
b. definition clue
A story that takes place in the future; often includes science and technology, aliens and time travel.
Which genre is described in the example above?
a. realistic fiction
b. fantasy
c. science fiction
d. historical fiction
c. science fiction
What does the word vast mean in the sentence below?
Melanie has a vast amount of friends in all different class in the school and neighborhood.
a. a large amount
b. only 5
c. a small amount
d. a few
a. a large amount
“Do you love candy?” I asked my friend Jaleaha. I always make friends with other people.
Which point of view is the text being told from?
a. first person
b. second person
c. third person
a. first person
A synonym is ___________.
a. the definition of the word
b. the clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word
c. a word that has the same or a similar meaning as a word
d. a word that has an opposite meaning of a word
c. a word that has the same or a similar meaning as a word
Zyon worked hard to conquer his fears so that they would not beat him.
Which type of context clue is used in the sentence example?
a. synonym clue
b. definition clue
c. antonym clue
d. example clue
c. antonym clue
A text written to inspire thoughts and feelings from the reader; can be free verse or rhyme.
Which genre is described in the example above?
a. nonfiction
b. traditional literature
c. poetry
d. science fiction
c. poetry
Jaylin won the election for 4th Grade Class President because he was a dependable leader. He was always there when you needed him.
What does the word dependable mean?
a. sassy and sarcastic
b. rude and mean
c. caring and kind
d. trustworthy and reliable
d. trustworthy and reliable
Melanie thought and she thought: How can I make people notice me? Then, Melanie's bother ran in the kitchen and asked her to make a batch of cookies for his class. She did, and the next day at the bake sale, lots of children and parents were buying her cookies
What point of view is this passage written in?
a. first person point of view
b. second person point of view
c. third person point of view
c. third person point of view
An antonym is ___________.
a. the definition of the word
b. a word that has a different meaning
c. a word that has the same or a similar meaning as a word
d. a word that has an opposite meaning of a word
d. a word that has an opposite meaning of a word
Reading, spelling, math, social studies and science are all apart of the elementary school curriculum.
Which type of context clue is used in the sentence example?
a. synonym clue
b. definition clue
c. antonym clue
d. example clue
d. example clue
These type of stories are fiction that include old stories passed down from generation to generation.
Which genre is described in the example above?
a. historical fiction
b. nonfiction
c. biography
d. traditional literature
d. traditional literature
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house.
An intruder is someone intrudes.
To intrude means to _________.
a. paint or repair an old building
b. steal something from someone
c. go where you are not wanted or don't belong
d. make a lot of noise to disrupt the quiet
c. go where you are not wanted or don't belong
Which group of pronouns would the narrator use when the story is being told from a third person point of view.
a. I, me, my, we & us
b. he, she, it, they, him, her, his & them
c. you, you're & yours
b. he, she, it, they, him, her, his & them
Stingrays can be extremely dangerous. They usually sting when they are disturbed by swimmers.
Which of the following words is a synonym for the word dangerous as used in the sentence above?
a. serious
b. hazardous
c. safe
d. terrifying
b. hazardous
Ecology, which is the study of organisms and the environment, should be important to everyone.
Which type of context clue is used in the sentence example?
a. synonym clue
b. definition clue
c. antonym clue
d. example clue
b. definition clue
A story written about a person in which he or she tells their own life story.
Which genre is described in the example above?
a. autobiography
b. biography
c. fantasy
d. realistic fiction
a. autobiography
She is always courteous; she is polite and considerate to everyone.
Which two words best help you to understand the meaning of the word "courteous" as used in the sentence above?
a. always and everyone
b. considerate and always
c. considerate and polite
d. polite and always
c. considerate and polite
Which group of pronouns would the narrator use when the story is being told from a first person point of view.
a. I, me, my, we & us
b. you, yours & you're
c. he, she, it, they, him, her, his & them
a. I, me, my, we & us
Crabs are very cautious of their surroundings and move slowly.
Which of the following words is an antonym for the word slowly as used in the sentence above?
a. sluggish
b. unhurriedly
c. swiftly
d. steadily
c. swiftly
Taylor is always courteous; she is polite and considerate to everyone.
Which type of context clue is used in the sentence example?
a. synonym clue
b. definition clue
c. antonym clue
d. example clue
a. synonym clue
A fictional story that could happen in real life; often the setting is real, but the characters are made up.
Which genre is described in the example above?
a. fantasy
b. realistic fiction
c. poetry
d. autobiography
b. realistic fiction
Jailah is a wonderful piano player. But Omari is more versatile; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.
What does the word versatile mean?
a. boring
b. having many abilities
c. not skilled
d. exciting
b. having many abilities
One day during lunch Zyon said, “I hate pizza,” but really he loved it. Johnnae said, “Pizza is so gross,” but really, she loved it too. Both of them thought that pizza was the best food.
What point of view is the passage written in?
a. first person point of view
b. second person point of view
c. third person point of view
c. third person point of view
Give a synonym and antonym for the following word:
big
Possible Synonyms: large, enormous, gigantic, huge, massive, colossal
Possible Antonyms: small, tiny, miniature, little