Context Clues Flashcards

1

Which is NOT a synonym for the word earnest?

passionate
eager
keen
unexcited

2

Words that are opposites.

antonyms
homophones
synonyms
analogies

3

Choose the correct definition for perch: The children were perched on the edge of the sofa.

any spiny-finned, freshwater food fish
a pole joining the front and rear axles of a carriage
a pole or rod, usually horizontal, serving as a bird roost
resting place for a person or thing

4

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for dismal?

luminous
dull
horrid
ghastly

5

Words that sound the same but do NOT look the same and have different meanings.

synonyms
homophones
antonyms
analogies

6

Word that are similar/same.

antonyms
homophones
analogies
synonyms

7

Antonym for remorse

happiness
pity
guilt
shame

8

Antonym for alter

refashion
amend
keep
change

9

Synonym for melodramatic

easy-going
normal
calm
overdramatic

10

Synonym for inquiry

suggestion
request
answer
reply

11

Antonym for beckoned

call
invite
repel
summon

12

Antonym for jovial

gloomy
animated
jolly
good natured

13

Figuring out relationships between words.

analogies
homophones
antonyms
synonyms

14

Synonym for immense

small
enormous
teeny
insignificant

15

Synonym for detest

happy
respect
adore
despise

16

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for demeanor?

opinion
fairness
attitude
outlook

Context Clues

Questions 16

Context Clues

Questions 16