Q1 Which option describes a synonym?
A. a word or phrase that has a similar meaning
Q2 Which option describes an antonym?
A. a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning
Q3 Use the sentence to answer the question.
It is widely assumed that the only way to be profitable today is by having a college degree. However, careers attained through trade schools are just as worthwhile.
Which word in the sentences is a synonym for worthwhile?
A. profitable
Q4 Use the sentence to answer the question.
At times in debate there is dissension. When discussing topics on which people take varying positions, it is especially important to have strong communication skills.
"People take varying positions" is the context clue for the word dissension. Which type of context clue is this?
A. synonym
Using Context Clues Quick Check QAs
Q1 Which option describes a synonym?
A a word or phrase that has a similar meaning
Q2 Which option describes an antonym?
A a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning
Q3 Use the sentence to answer the question.
It is widely assumed that the only way to be profitable today is by having a college degree. However, careers attained through trade schools are just as worthwhile.
Which word in the sentences is a synonym for worthwhile?
A profitable
Q4 Use the sentence to answer the question.
At times in debate there is dissension. When discussing topics on which people take varying positions, it is especially important to have strong communication skills.
"People take varying positions" is the context clue for the word dissension. Which type of context clue is this?
A synonym
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