The phrase that describes a context clue is:
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word.
Question
Which phrase describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
9 answers
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
food
food
spices
spices
smell
smell
cooking
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
food
food
spices
spices
smell
smell
cooking
In the sentence, the word aroma means smell.
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
Benjamin realized that he had made a rash decision when he signed up for the swim team. He had not considered how the early morning practices would affect his routine.
In the sentence, the word rash means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
funny
funny
with little thought
with little thought
itchy skin
itchy skin
unexpected
Benjamin realized that he had made a rash decision when he signed up for the swim team. He had not considered how the early morning practices would affect his routine.
In the sentence, the word rash means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
funny
funny
with little thought
with little thought
itchy skin
itchy skin
unexpected
In the sentence, the word rash means with little thought.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
William was afraid to begin the daunting task of writing his research essay. He had never written more than five pages before.
In the sentence, the word daunting mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
annoying
annoying
intimidating
intimidating
boring
boring
enjoyable
William was afraid to begin the daunting task of writing his research essay. He had never written more than five pages before.
In the sentence, the word daunting mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
annoying
annoying
intimidating
intimidating
boring
boring
enjoyable
In the sentence, the word daunting means intimidating.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My small salad did nothing to appease my growling stomach.
In the sentence, the word appease mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
amuse
amuse
entertain
entertain
satisfy
satisfy
silence
My small salad did nothing to appease my growling stomach.
In the sentence, the word appease mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
amuse
amuse
entertain
entertain
satisfy
satisfy
silence
In the sentence, the word appease means satisfy.