Context Clues

___________ is a type of context clue that uses the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word to make understanding of the sentence easier.

Keep yourself occupied to avoid boredom.

My mother is the epitome or personification of love and sacrifice. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word epitome?

The pandemic has changed the lives of many people across the world.

Elena, my sister is frisky, playful all the time. In this sentence, what does the word frisky mean?

Wear facemask appropriately by putting it where it should be.

Eat nutritious foods instead of junk foods.

My grandfather was a renowned musician in his early years but today his music is unpopular to the new generation. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word renowned?

Use alcohol to sanitize your hands and remove dirt.

___________ are hints or additional information about a word that helps the reader understand its meaning.

My sister is my finest friend. She is the best of all. In this sentence, what does the word finest mean?

___________ is a type of context clue that uses a more familiar word with similar meaning of the given word to make understanding of the sentence easier.

A lot of times, Beth is absent-minded, forgetful of little details. In this sentence what does the word absent-minded mean?

The perilous trick didn't scare the magician. He continued doing the dangerous act. Using the context clue, what does the word perilous mean?

My sister's acquiescence or the act of passive acceptance of my father's decision was expected. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word acquiescence?

___________ is a type of context clue that gives the dictionary meaning of the unfamiliar word to make understanding of the sentence easier.