What are context clues?(1 point)
a statement about what the reader thinks will happen in a text
a conclusion about ideas that is not stated directly in a text***
the facts and information that support an idea or analysis
hints that point to the meaning of a word
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Benjamin made an awful face when he sniffed the milk in the jug. “This is definitely expired!” he exclaimed.
What is the meaning of expired as it is used in this sentence?
(1 point)
difficult to replace
costing a lot of money****
past the date of being safe to drink
of a high quality
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Opals come in a variety of colors, and they range from opaque to transparent. The most desirable opals are known as the precious opals. They have a special iridescent quality. As you move the opal under light, it shows a spectrum of colors.
Which words provide the best context clues for the meaning of iridescent?
(1 point)
"transparent, variety, opals"
"opals, special, precious"
"opaque, quality, desirable"***
"variety, light, spectrum of colors"
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My brothers and I had not eaten since breakfast, almost five hours go, and were famished by the time we arrived at the restaurant.
Which phrase in this sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of famished as it is used in this sentence?
(1 point)
arrived at the restaurant***
by the time
My brothers and I
had not eaten since breakfast
Which part of the sentence best points to the correct definition of injustices in the sentence?
They'd also been talking about the injustices they experienced daily, like not being able to eat at a lunch counter.
(1 point)
"eat at a lunch counter"
"they'd also been talking"
"like not being able to eat at a lunch counter"
"they experienced daily"****
46 answers
C
B
C
D
1. Hints that point to the meaning of a word
2. Past the date of being safe to drink
3. "variety, light, spectrum of colors"
4. had not eaten since breakfast
5. "like not being able to eat at a lunch counter"
1. D. hints that point to the meaning of a word
2. A. past the date of being safe to drink
3. C. "variety, light, spectrum of colors"
4. A. had not eaten since breakfast
5. A. "like not being able to eat at a lunch counter"
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1. A critical reader
2. To analyze and ask questions
3. Point of view
4. If the text has more than one quthor
1. Which phrase describes a context clue?(1 point)
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word <<<<<< My answer
resources that help the reader determine the origin 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 pronunciation of a word
2. 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)
cooking
smell <<<<< My answer
spices
food
3. 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)
with little thought <<<< My answer
funny
unexpected
itchy skin
4. 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)
annoying
boring
intimidating <<< My answer
enjoyable
5.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)
silence
entertain
amuse
satisfy <<<< My answer
2. Past the date of being safe to drink
3. "variety, light, spectrum of colors"
4. had not eaten since breakfast
5. "like not being able to eat at a lunch counter"
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