Context Clues
Triple points! If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up, brighten
A rest period, to stop what you are doing briefly, To destroy something
break
The strict dictionary definition of a word.
denotation.
There is a intruder in the house. Is intruder negative or positive?
negative connotation.
To go back and forth in a chair; pebble or stone
rock
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot. What does demolish mean?
tear down, destroy
A body part with toes; a unit of measurement
foot
Daily Double! What does connotation mean?
The feelings or emotions associated with a word. The vibe of a word.
Renee is a confident person and she likes to share her thoughts during class. Is confident positive or negative?
positive.
To make an opinion; one who decides in a court.
judge
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
a lot, a large amount
A large box for storing things, base of a tree
trunk
The hyperactive student kept getting out of his seat during class. Is hyperactive positive or negative?
negative
This banana is rotten. Is rotten positive or negative?
negative connotation.
Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject
Mood: The feeling that the reader gets from the story.
The old man ambled slowly down the sidewalk with his dog next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
to walk
group of tissues in your body, a keyboard instrument
organ
My teacher is very old. Replace the word old with a word that has a more positive connotation.
Answers will vary- experienced, veteran, elder
Denise lost a lot of weight this summer. She looks so scrawny. Is scrawny positive or negative?
negative
Explain the difference between a synonym and antonym.
Synonym is the same meaning.
Antonym is the opposite meaning.
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
dislike, hate
Daily Double! City with government leaders; the first letter in a sentence
capital
The car salesman was very aggressive with his customers. Replace aggressive with a word that has a more positive connotation.
Answers will vary- persuasive, encouraging, convincing
Daily Double! My dog is a mutt. Replace mutt with a word that has a more positive connotation.
Answers will vary- mixed breed, cross breed,
The school's old principal was lax with the rules, unlike the new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, not strict