Context clues
The school tried to reduce noise in the hallway by reminding students to speak softly and walk calmly instead of yelling and running.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. make larger
☐ B. make smaller or less
☐ C. make louder
☐ D. keep the same
Daily reading can benefit students by improving their vocabulary and helping them understand texts better.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. harm
☐ B. challenge
☐ C. help or improve
☐ D. replace
The writer chose to expand the paragraph by adding more details and examples, making it longer and more complete.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. shorten
☐ B. remove
☐ C. make longer or add to
☐ D. correct
The teacher gave a brief explanation of the rules, keeping it short instead of long and detailed.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. long
☐ B. short
☐ C. confusing
☐ D. detailed
After reading the essay, the student had to revise it, editing and improving it instead of leaving it the same.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. improve or edit
☐ B. copy exactly
☐ C. ignore
☐ D. leave unchanged
The doctor explained that the test results were abnormal, not typical or expected like a healthy test would be.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. typical (expected)
☐ B. healthy
☐ C. not normal
☐ D. improved
The counselor provided support, helping and encouraging the student so she could succeed.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. criticize
☐ B. ignore
☐ C. help or encourage
☐ D. replace
The class had to adapt when the schedule changed, adjusting their routine to fit the new plan.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. refuse to change
☐ B. adjust
☐ C. repeat
☐ D. ignore
The principal worked to establish a new homework rule, creating it instead of than removing or ignoring it.
What does establish mean?
☐ A. destroy
☐ B. create
☐ C. ignore
☐ D. delay
The teacher asked students to select their favorite book, choosing one instead of ignoring all of them.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
What does select mean?
☐ A. pick or choose
☐ B. throw away
☐ C. avoid
☐ D. ignore
The study included significant evidence, meaning it was very important and could not be ignored in the research.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. unimportant
☐ B. confusing
☐ C. easy to find
☐ D. important or meaningful
The scientist examined the data closely to determine what caused the problem, figuring out the answer from the evidence.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. guess
☐ B. decide or figure out
☐ C. forget
☐ D. avoid
The coach reviewed the scores carefully to determine which strategy worked best and he used the results to make a decision.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐A. argue
☐ B. discover or decide
☐ C. repeat
☐ D. remove
The scientist carefully examined the samples, looking at them closely instead of glancing quickly.
Type of context clue: ☐Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
What does examine mean?
☐ A. look at carefully
☐ B. ignore
☐ C. hide
☐ D. mix
The caterpillar will transform into a butterfly, completely changing instead of staying the same.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
What does transform mean?
☐ A. change completely
☐ B. stay the same
☐ C. shrink
☐ D. disappear
The student frequently checks her planner, looking at it many times every day to stay organized.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. rarely
☐ B. never
☐ C. often
☐ D. once
Students’ opinions may vary, with some agreeing strongly while others have very different ideas.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. stay the same
☐ B. disappear
☐ C. change or differ
☐ D. improve
After the project ended, the outcome showed that the team’s efforts were successful and led to positive results.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. beginning
☐ B. plan
☐ C. result
☐ D. mistake
Before making a decision, the student had to consider the pros and cons, thinking carefully instead of ignoring the options.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. think carefully
☐ B. forget
☐ C. ignore
☐ D. decide quickly
The student had to demonstrate how to solve the problem, showing or explaining each step instead of hiding it.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐A. hide
☐ B. show or explain
☐ C. guess
☐ D. copy
The teacher paused to clarify the instructions by restating them in a simpler way so everyone could understand.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. confuse
☐ B. explain or make clear
☐ C. shorten
☐ D. remove
The students decided to boycott the event, meaning they would refuse to attend as a way to show disagreement.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. support fully
☐ B. forget about
☐ C. refuse to take part
☐ D. prepare for
The teacher showed students how to utilize a calculator in math, when you use them, it will help you solve the math problem faster.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. create
☐ B. waste
☐ C. use
☐ D. replace
The young musician worked hard to acquire new skills, getting the skill instead of losing or forgetting it.
Type of context clue: ☐Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
☐ A. gain or get
☐ B. lose
☐ C. forget
☐ D. ignore
During the science lab, students were told to observe the chemical reaction, watching closely instead of ignoring it.
Type of context clue: ☐ Synonym ☐ Antonym ☐ Inference
What does observe mean?
☐ A. watch closely
☐ B. ignore
☐ C. touch
☐ D. create