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Types of Context Clues

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There are many types of context clues
Direct definition
Synonyms - using a similar word
Antonyms- using the opposite word
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Multiple Choice
The dog gave a stern and threatening look towards the other animals.
What type of context clue is used to help you to understand threatening?
Direct definiton
Synonym
Antonym
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Multiple Choice
Based on the context clues, what does the bolded word mean?
The dog gave a stern and threatening look toward the other animals.
having an encouraging quality or manner
having a frightening quality or manner
behavior that is inappropriate
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Multiple Choice
Dinosaurs have been extinct for over a million years; they no longer exist.
What type of context clue is used for extinct?
Direct definition
Synonym
Antonym
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Multiple Choice
What would be a synonym for extinct based on the sentence below.
Dinosaurs have been extinct for over a million years; they no longer exist.
vanished
living
active
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Multiple Choice
What type of context clue is used in the sentence below?
Studies show that COVID-19 has changed and is a mutated version of a SARS.
Direct definition
Synonym
Antonym
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Multiple Choice
Based on the sentence below, what is antonym for mutation?
Studies show that COVID-19 is a mutation from the previously known disease, SARS.
adapt
change
inaction
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