Duplicate of Context Clues Review

His "rancor", or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.

James is so "superficial," he only cares about appearances.

Candles, flashlights, and lamps "illuminate" the room.

All of the following are reasons for learning how to use context clues except...?

After being ill and unable to eat for three days, Beverly had a "voracious" appetite.

Some people feel "perplexed" by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

The good guy in the story was strong and kind, unlike the "villain".

Jack "labored" at his job all day while Peggy rested in bed.

The mother was determined to prove her son's innocence; the father was "resolute" as well.

A "sleuth", such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.

Which of the following is the best definition of "context clues?"

The sun made the lake water "shimmer".

Which of the following is a type of context clue that gives you a word that has a similar meaning?

The tornado "annihilated" the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.

Which is a type of context clue that requires an informed guess about the word's meaning based on general clues?

"Precipitation," such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.

All of the following are types of context clues except...?

Which type of context clue gives a word that means the opposite?

Katie appeared "infallible" in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong.