Context clues

Question 1

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Bats are NOCTURNAL, which means they are active at night.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 2

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The weather was INCLEMENT on Saturday, but on Sunday it was sunny and mild.

• A. warm
• B. foggy
• C. changeable
• D. stormy and unpleasant

Question 3

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Unlike his TIMID brother, Omar marched straight up to the stage.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 4

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Unlike the RESERVED guests, who sat quietly, the twins chatted to everyone.

• A. rude
• B. hungry
• C. quiet and holding back
• D. late

Question 5

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Unlike his TIMID brother, Omar marched straight up to the stage.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 6

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Precipitation, such as rain, sleet, hail and snow, is measured every day.

• A. cloud cover
• B. temperature
• C. water falling from the sky
• D. wind speed

Question 7

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Instead of being GRATEFUL, the guest complained about everything.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 8

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The first draft was VERBOSE, so she cut it down to a crisp half page.

• A. using too many words
• B. too short
• C. full of mistakes
• D. funny

Question 9

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Unlike his TIMID brother, Omar marched straight up to the stage.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 10

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The weather was INCLEMENT on Saturday, but on Sunday it was sunny and mild.

• A. changeable
• B. foggy
• C. stormy and unpleasant
• D. warm

Question 11

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Although the hike was ARDUOUS, the view made it worthwhile.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 12

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Instead of being AMIABLE, the shopkeeper frowned and snapped at us.

• A. tired
• B. angry
• C. busy
• D. friendly and pleasant

Question 13

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Instead of being GRATEFUL, the guest complained about everything.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 14

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The team was JUBILANT after the win, whereas the other side looked miserable.

• A. disappointed
• B. joyful and celebrating
• C. nervous
• D. exhausted

Question 15

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Mammals like whales, bats and humans feed their young on milk.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 16

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. While the path through the woods was SERPENTINE, the road was perfectly straight.

• A. winding, twisting
• B. narrow
• C. muddy
• D. dangerous