Context Clues

Wear facemask appropriately by putting it where it should be.

___________ is a type of context clue that uses a more familiar word with similar meaning of the given word to make understanding of the sentence easier.

Keep yourself occupied to avoid boredom.

___________ is a type of context clue that gives the dictionary meaning of the unfamiliar word to make understanding of the sentence easier.

___________ are hints or additional information about a word that helps the reader understand its meaning.

My mother is the epitome or personification of love and sacrifice. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word epitome?

Eat nutritious foods instead of junk foods.

My sister is my finest friend. She is the best of all. In this sentence, what does the word finest mean?

The perilous trick didn't scare the magician. He continued doing the dangerous act. Using the context clue, what does the word perilous mean?

___________ is a type of context clue that uses the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word to make understanding of the sentence easier.

My grandfather was a renowned musician in his early years but today his music is unpopular to the new generation. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word renowned?

The pandemic has changed the lives of many people across the world.

My sister's acquiescence or the act of passive acceptance of my father's decision was expected. What type of context clue is used to show the meaning of the word acquiescence?

Use alcohol to sanitize your hands and remove dirt.

Elena, my sister is frisky, playful all the time. In this sentence, what does the word frisky mean?

A lot of times, Beth is absent-minded, forgetful of little details. In this sentence what does the word absent-minded mean?