Context Clues Worksheet
Context Clues Worksheet
Based on the four pictures given, name the object in the empty box at the bottom.
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What is context clue? Context Clue Card
Definition Synonym
Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult <Write the definition of the <Write the words with similar
or unusual word. word, also state the type (noun, meaning.>
The clue may appear either of the following: verb, etc.)>
i) an example or examples of the word is given.
Word
ii) another word with a similar meaning is used (synonym). Antonym Example
iii) another word with the opposite meaning is used (antonym). <Write the words that have the <Write a sentence that shows
iv) within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it opposite meaning.> how the word is being used in a
may follow before or after the sentence. sentence.>
v) in some cases, the reader can make inference on the word
based on the way the author explains. Practice
DEFINITION: Definition Synonym
Mr. Jimmy is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to
approach and always friendly.
SYNONYM:
Mr. Jimmy is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms.
Shakey. Do you remember how kind she was?
ANTONYM:
I miss Mr. Jimmy. Our new principal, Mr. Shooks, is cranky Affable
and unapproachable. Mr. Jimmy was so affable. Antonym Example
EXAMPLE:
Mr. Jimmy is an affable principal. He knows everybody's
name. If you have a problem, talk to him.
INFERENCE:
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Jimmy. He is an
affable principal.
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Definition Synonym Definition Synonym
Coerce Pique
Antonym Example Antonym Example
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Definition Synonym Definition Synonym
Irenical Slender
Antonym Example Antonym Example
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Definition Synonym Definition Synonym
Knockabout Ubiquitously
Antonym Example Antonym Example
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Definition Synonym Definition Synonym
(Verb). Laugh at with contempt Mocking, taunting, flouting (Noun). Formally reject or
and derision. disavow a formerly held belief,
usually under pressure.
Jeer Abjure
Antonym Example Antonym Example
Accept, believe
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