Question

Display the following sentences and ask students to match each bolded word with its context clue type: definition, synonym, antonym, example, inference.
1. The arid desert receives very little rain, making it extremely dry.
2. Maria is so gregarious; she loves being around people and always makes new friends.
3. Unlike his sullen brother, Tom is cheerful and talkative.
4. Many animals are nocturnal, such as owls, bats, and raccoons, which are active at night.
5. The cave was gloomy and dark, making it hard to see.

Answer 1

Here are the sentences with bolded words, along with the context clue types for students to match:

1. The **arid** desert receives very little rain, making it extremely **dry**.
- Context clue type: __________ (Definition)

2. Maria is so **gregarious**; she loves being around people and always makes new friends.
- Context clue type: __________ (Synonym)

3. Unlike his **sullen** brother, Tom is cheerful and talkative.
- Context clue type: __________ (Antonym)

4. Many animals are **nocturnal**, such as owls, bats, and raccoons, which are active at night.
- Context clue type: __________ (Example)

5. The cave was **gloomy** and dark, making it hard to see.
- Context clue type: __________ (Inference)

Students, please match each bolded word with the appropriate context clue type: definition, synonym, antonym, example, or inference.