Context Clues
That question was very hazy, can you repeat it again?
What does the word hazy mean?
Unclear
It is good to start your morning with a hearty breakfast so you can have strong bones.
What does the word hearty mean?
Strong/Healthy
I needed my jacket because it is always powburt in the movie theater.
What does the word powburt mean?
Cold
This dish was very bland and dull. It did not taste like anything.
What context clue led you to the meaning of the word bland?
INFERENCE/SYNONYM/ANTONYM/DEFINITION/
EXAMPLE
Answer: It is a definition clue; The phrase did not taste like anything and dull gave you the meaning of bland.
We do not think the game was played zedful, we want a rematch!
What does the nonsense word zedful mean?
Fair
Can you please use descriptive words so I can create a vivid picture in my mind?
What does the word vivid mean?
Clear
I seldomly go to my grandma’s house because she lives thousands of miles away.
What does the word seldomly mean?
Rarely, not often
I was so macdine when I saw a brand new car outside my window.
What does the word macdine mean?
Happy
I know Peter is reliable because I can depend on him to get the job done on time.
What context clue helps you to understand the meaning of reliable?
INFERENCE/SYNONYM/ANTONYM/DEFINITION/
EXAMPLE
Synonym (depend)
The author of this book is anonymous, there was no identified name on the cover.
What context clue helps you to understand the meaning of anonymous?
INFERENCE/SYNONYM/ANTONYM/DEFINITION/
EXAMPLE
definition clue; unidentified name
Lets take the long way home, this way we can evade the bad wolf and not get hurt.
What does the word evade mean?
Avoid
My mom was nonchalant when I showed her my report card. She knows I am a good student.
What does the word nonchalant mean?
Relaxed/Calm
I was bursting with judert when I saw two squirrels fighting over a walnut.
What does the word judert mean?
Laughter
Some prominent celebrities include Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Michael Jordan and Selena Gomez.
What context clue helps you to understand the meaning of prominent?
INFERENCE/SYNONYM/ANTONYM/DEFINITION/
EXAMPLE
Example. It gives you examples of famous celebrities.
It was apparent that he committed the crime, they found his fingerprints where the missing items used to be.
What does the word apparent mean?
Obvious
I went to an antique store and found lots of obsolete items.
What does the word obsolete mean?
Old and not made anymore
Sally is an industrious person, as oppose to Billy who is always lazy.
What does the word industrious mean?
Hard-working
We went on a fitopobia when we heard there was gold on the island.
What does the word fitopobia mean?
Search/Hunt
You have been withdrawn from the team because you are causing us to lose.
What context clue helps you to understand the meaning of withdrawn?
INFERENCE/SYNONYM/ANTONYM/DEFINITION/
EXAMPLE
Inference: you already know you remove someone from the team if they are causing the team to lose.
I do not like how Tracy taunts you and calls you a giant, because you are so tall.
What does the word taunt mean?
To make fun of in an insulting way
The troops retaliated when they heard their country was attacked.
What does the word retaliate mean?
Attacked/Fought back
I am not omniscient, you will have to let me know what is going on if you want me to know how you are feeling.
What does the word omniscient mean?
Knowing everything
I am stumperb of Molly because she gets good grades in school and I do not.
Jealous
My dad is a solitary person, unlike my mom who likes to be around other people at all times
What context clue helps you to understand the meaning of solitary?
INFERENCE/SYNONYM/ANTONYM/DEFINITION/
EXAMPLE
Antonym clue; dad is solitary unlike (key word) mom.
Please do not be so monotonous in your speech, it is going to make your presentation dull.
What does the word monotonous mean?
Dull, monotone