What Does It Mean?
Good readers use context clues (or other words in a sentence) to figure out the meaning of unknown words!  Give it a try!
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Context clues provide clues to an unfamiliar word’s meaning in a variety of ways. Some of these include:
• Direct Context Clues: state the definition of the unfamiliar word
• Synonym Context Clues: include a word with the same meaning as the unfamiliar word
• Antonym Context Clues: include a word with the opposite meaning as the unfamiliar word
• Inference Context Clues: provide clues to the unfamiliar word’s meaning without directly stating it
Directions: Read each sentence. Choose the best definition for each word using context clues.
1. Her family’s dialect, or way of speaking, hinted they were from the South. The word "dialect" means __________. *
1 point
2. The students collaborated, or worked together, to finish their project. The word "collaborated" means __________. *
1 point
3. Kayla couldn’t believe her misfortune. She had so much bad luck, she got the smallest cookie at lunch again. The word "misfortune" means __________. *
1 point
4. When the fire alarm went off, the quiet classroom became a din of loud sirens and confused voices. The word "din" means __________. *
1 point
5. Their dog had an energetic personality. It had a hard time staying calm. The word "energetic" means _________. *
1 point
6. Even though Jamison was a talented basketball player, he was modest when talking about his skill. The word "modest" means __________. *
1 point
7. She convinced us with a coherent argument!  The word "coherent" means _____. *
1 point
8. The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.  the word "somber" means _____. *
1 point
9.  The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of a cliff.  "Precariously" means _____ . *
1 point
10. It was an arduous climb up the mountain that exhausted everyone.  "Arduous" means _____. *
1 point
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