January 2729 2014 Directions Answer in multiple meaning words packet Definition Hints in the text that actually defines the unknown word Synonym Uses a word that is similar to the unknown word ID: 163878
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Context Clues
January 27-29, 2014
Directions: Answer in multiple meaning words packet. Slide2
Definition:
Hints in the text that actually defines the unknown word
Synonym: Uses a word that is similar to the unknown word
Example: Shows what the unknown word is likeAntonym: Uses a word that has the opposite meaning of the unknown word
Write definitions of the four type of
context clues.Slide3
1. An
herbivore
is an animal that does not eat meat.Type of context clue used?
Definition of herbivore?Slide4
2. In Europe, the 17th century was a time of religious
dissension
, or disagreement.Type of context clue used?
Definition of dissension?Slide5
3. Mary
admonished
her students, and theyknew they were in hot water.
Type of context clue used?Definition of admonished?Slide6
4. Joe was
reluctant
to take the job ofcaptain of the team. On the other hand,Billy was excited for the chance to be the
team captain.Type of context clue used?Definition of reluctant?Slide7
5. In a thrilling performance, Carlos
demonstrated his
zeal, his passion,for native folk dances.
Type of context clue used?Definition of zeal?Slide8
6. I
traipsed
all over the store looking for thecandy. I went up and down every aisle.Finally, I found it nestled next to the soda.
Type of context clue used?Definition of traipsed?Slide9
7. After the completion of a difficult
project, the
festive, or merry,mood in the office was obvious.
Type of context clue used?Definition of festive?Slide10
8. Miss Miller was not her usual l
oquacious
self. Instead of talking, she sat silently behind her desk.Type of context clue used?
Definition of loquacious?Slide11
9. The postal employee decided to
intercept
a suspicious package; in other words, hestopped the item from being delivered.
Type of context clue used?Definition of intercept?Slide12
10. A pilot’s responsibility is to avoid putting passengers in
jeopardy
, meaning peril ordanger.
Type of context clue used?Definition of jeopardy?Slide13
11. I had spent all night making my cell cake for Ms. Peterson’s class. It was beautiful. If I didn’t turn it in, then I would get an “F”. As I opened the door to her classroom, I dropped my cake. What a
debacle
! My day was ruined.
Type of context clue used?Definition of debacle?Slide14
12 Esther no longer felt
amorous
toward Nateso she decided to break up with him. The dying flowers were a sign that the love had left the relationship.
Type of context clue?Definition of amorous?