What type of context clue is MANY words describing the unfamiliar word
definition
What "costs an arm and a leg" mean?
costs a LOT of money
What does "letting the cat out of the bag" mean?
Revealing a secret when you weren't supposed to
When you see the keyword "however," what type of context clue is it?
antonym
What does "letting someone off the hook" mean?
Not getting them in trouble or punishing them for doing something wrong
Which "part of speech" (noun, adjective, or verb) is an "action word"?
VERB
What does "it's raining cats and dogs" mean?
It's raining really hard
What does "piece of cake" mean?
Something is easy
What does "pulling someone's leg" mean?
Teasing them or joking with them
What type of context clue is 1-2 words of the SAME meaning?
synonym
When you the keyword "or," which types of context clues could it be?
synonym or definition
What does "feeling under the weather" mean?
Not feeling well; feeling sick
What type of context clue is a LIST?
example
When you see the keyword "such as," what type of context clue is it?
example
What type of context clue is 1-2 words with OPPOSITE meanings?
antonym
What does "killing two birds with one stone" mean?
Getting two things done at once
What does "hitting the nail on the head" mean?
Getting something exactly right
Which "part of speech" (noun, adjective, or verb) is a "describing word"?
ADJECTIVE
What does "like two peas in a pod" mean?
Two people who are very similar and like spending time together
Which "part of speech" (noun, adjective, or verb) is a "person, place, or thing"?
NOUN