Context Clues Unit-comparison

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Aim: Use comparison context clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word.

Context Clues: Comparison Clues

1. Mom demonstrated how to do the math problem just as the teacher had shown us in school.

Using the comparison clue, the word demonstratedin this sentence meansstole

showed

got wrong

mixed up

2. We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bathsoap.

Using the comparison clue, the word emporiumin this sentence means

bathroom

large store

amusement park

library

3. Home is supposed to be a haven for children, just as hospitals are a safe place, but some

homes aren't safe.

Using the comparison clue, the word havenin this sentence means

house

safe place

building

carpet

4. The well-known painter's masterpiece was like no other art piece I had ever seen.

Using the comparison clue, the word masterpiecein this sentence means

blanket

mess

work of art

paintbrush

5. I was elated to see her, as if she were the best gift I ever got.

Using the comparison clue, the word elatedin this sentence means

sad

unhappy

happy

unexcited

6. Joey had much adversity in his young life. He got through the trouble by working hard.

Using the comparison clue, the word adversityin this sentence means

luck

hardship

blessing

fortune


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7. Tina used a parasol, which is like an umbrella, to block the sun.

Using the comparison clue, the word parasolin this sentence means

beach towel

umbrella to block the sun

sunscreen

raincoat

8. We were so spellbound at the talent of the singer that we could not hold back ouramazement.

Using the comparison clue, the word spellboundin this sentence means

ashamed

disgusted

amazed

happy

9. Our driveway was gelid yesterday, just like the ice in the freezer, but it has thawed out sincethen.

Using the comparison clue, the word gelidin this sentence means

icy

hot

hard

cracked

10. My dog was devoted, as if he were my best friend.

Using the comparison clue, the word devotedin this sentence means

faithful or loving

hated

unloving

11. She said that running the short race was as rigorous as running around the world.

Using the comparison clue, the word rigorousin this sentence means

exciting

hard or difficult

tiring

fun

12. Ike had insomnia for many nights, but he was finally able to fall asleep.

Using the comparison clue, the word insomniain this sentence means

the flu

pillow

exam

sleeplessness


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1. The husband was eminent in the field of medicine while the wife was famous in the field of

math.

Using the comparison clue, the word eminentin this sentence means

not famous

unknown

nobody

famous

2. When the boys were confronted about cheating on the test, Max was nonchalant and Garth

also appeared cool.

Using the comparison clue, the word nonchalantin this sentence means

not confident

cool

upset

uncool

3. On her wedding day, Mary looked like a pulchritudinous movie star walking down the redcarpet.

Using the comparison clue, the word pulchritudinousin this sentence means

hideous

beautiful

unattractive

ugly

4. He was stymied over the difficult math problem as if it were a matter of life and death.

Using the comparison clue, the word stymiedin this sentence means

frustrated

encouraged

supported

5. Brandon gave no intimation of the surprise party he was planning. His sister had no idea that

all her friends had gathered for her birthday.

Using the comparison clue, the word intimationin this sentence means

oppress

oppose

dampen

hint

6. Tina was hired surreptitiously, just as Dennis got his job secretly.

Using the comparison clue, the word surreptitiouslyin this sentence means

secretly

easily seen

out in the open

not secret


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7. The unsubstantial story was as if she were retelling a dream.

Using the comparison clue, the word unsubstantialin this sentence means

true

realistic

unreal

8. We almost collided with the bus, but it moved just in time for us to miss it.

Using the comparison clue, the word collidedin this sentence means

conflicted

drove around

crashed into

ran

9. Although the cabinet was ligneous, it wasn't made with real wood.

Using the comparison clue, the word ligneousin this sentence means

brown

native

empty

wood-like

10. Amanda is such an avid reader that she is enthusiastic about any new book that is written.

Using the comparison clue, the word avidin this sentence means

essay

mad

pounce

enthusiastic

11. Jill's capricious behavior shows up when she speaks out of turn.

Using the comparison clue, the word capriciousin this sentence means

stable

careless

careful

steady

12. An emollient was used to soothe the burns on the firefighter's arm. The special lotion was

known for its healing properties.

Using the comparison clue, the word emollientin this sentence means

irritant

residue

salve

sediment


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1. Ian's favorite avocation was to play the violin. It was his first source of amusement whenever

he had some free time.

Using the comparison clue, the word avocationin this sentence means

career

job

hobby

trade

2. The camaraderie in the class made it feel like a big family.

Using the comparison clue, the word camaraderiein this sentence means

resentment

anger

friendliness or kindness

unkindness

3. This story is fictitious, just as the other's stories were made up, as well.

Using the comparison clue, the word fictitiousin this sentence means

true

factual

nonfictitious

imagined



unreal

true

realistic

5. After moving from the city, it was difficult for Carlos to adjust to living in a ruralcommunity. He had a hard time understanding the local jargon. To him, everyone was

speaking a foreign language.

Using the comparison clue, the word jargonin this sentence means

slangclear thinking

clear speechfamiliar words

6. After being unable to get a good night's sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She

didn't have the energy to get out of bed.

Using the comparison clue, the word lethargicin this sentence means

lively

exhausted

active

bubbly


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steady

careful

stable

careless

8. The con artist hoodwinked Mom and Dad. They thought they were getting new windows forour home. Instead, they had their credit card information stolen.

Using the comparison clue, the word hoodwinkedin this sentence means

enhanced

improved

deceived

gifted

9. Connor decided to matriculate at the local community college. He wanted to begin to pursuea degree at the school.

Using the comparison clue, the word matriculatein this sentence means

abandon

resign

enroll

quit

10. I don't begrudge anyone who has to clean a large house, but I do envy someone who has asmall house to clean.

Using the comparison clue, the word begrudgein this sentence means

hate

envy

quote

like

11. The first performer couldn't capture the attention of the audience, but the second singercaptivated them.

Using the comparison clue, the word captivatedin this sentence means

lost

disillusioned

disappointed

captured

12. The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all.

Using the comparison clue, the word languidlyin this sentence means

quicklyactively

energeticallyenergy-less


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1. I don't begrudge anyone who has to clean a large house, but I do envy someone who has a

small house to clean.


hate

envy

like

quote



steady

careful

careless

stable

3. Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

Using the comparison clue, the word perplexedin this sentence means

relaxed

troubled or confused

at ease

calm

4. The twins were both crying at the same time so Mom tried to soothe one while Dad tried to

mollify the other.

Using the comparison clue, the word mollifyin this sentence means

soothe

make sad

worry

upset

5. The bullfighter walked with a sense of bravado, as if he were bragging about how great he

was.

Using the comparison clue, the word bravadoin this sentence means

weaknesscowardly

restraintboasting or bragging



energetically

quickly

energy-less

actively


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7. The husband was eminent in the field of medicine while the wife was famous in the field of

math.

Using the comparison clue, the word eminentin this sentence means

unknown

famous

not famous

nobody

8. After being unable to get a good night's sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She

didn't have the energy to get out of bed.

Using the comparison clue, the word lethargicin this sentence means

bubbly

lively

active

exhausted

9. The mother was determined to prove her son's innocence; the father was resolute as well.

Using the comparison clue, the word resolutein this sentence means

wavering

determined

unsure

not determined



out in the open

not secret

easily seen

secretly

11. After moving from the city, it was difficult for Carlos to adjust to living in a rural

community. He had a hard time understanding the local jargon. To him, everyone wasspeaking a foreign language.

Using the comparison clue, the wordjargonin this sentence means

familiar words

clear speech

clear thinking

slang



unrealrealistic

true


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1. Although the city wanted to raze the old hotel, the citizens fought them, and the hotel was

saved from destruction.

Using the comparison clue, the word razein this sentence means

destroy

lifted

raise

leave alone

2. If we don't collaborate on the plan, it will never work because too many of us won't work

together.

Using the comparison clue, the word collaboratein this sentence means

harm

friendly

work together

socialize

3. I don't begrudge anyone who has to clean a large house, but I do envy someone who has asmall house to clean.


like

quote

hate

envy

4. This story is fictitious, just as the other's stories were made up, as well.

Using the comparison clue, the word fictitiousin this sentence means

nonfictitious

imagined

true

factual

5. The stars were obscured by the clouds, just as the moon was hidden by them, too.

Using the comparison clue, the word obscuredin this sentence means

opennot hidden

clearhidden


was.


boasting or bragging

cowardly

weakness

restraint


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7. He was stymied over the difficult math problem as if it were a matter of life and death.

Using the comparison clue, the word stymiedin this sentence means

frustrated

supported

encouraged

8. An emollient was used to soothe the burns on the firefighter's arm. The special lotion wasknown for its healing properties.


salve

residue

sediment

irritant

9. After moving from the city, it was difficult for Carlos to adjust to living in a ruralcommunity. He had a hard time understanding the local jargon. To him, everyone was

speaking a foreign language.

Using the comparison clue, the word jargonin this sentence means

clear thinking

slang

clear speech

familiar words

10. The twins were both crying at the same time so Mom tried to soothe one while Dad tried to

mollify the other.

Using the comparison clue, the word mollifyin this sentence means

soothemake sad

upsetworry

11. When Mother became ill and needed help, Grandma's visit turned out to be fortuitous.

Using the comparison clue, the word fortuitousin this sentence means

long

badly timed

unhelpful

well timed


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1. A noxious smell filled the building. The unpleasant odor made many people feel sick.

Using the comparison clue, the word noxiousin this sentence meanspleasant

wonderful

fragrant

disgusting

2. Just as Paul's project disintegrated in the rain, so did Patrick's fall apart because of theweather.

Using the comparison clue, the word disintegratedin this sentence means

changed

used

fell apart

blossomed


was.


weakness

cowardly

boasting or bragging

restraint

4. The con artist hoodwinked Mom and Dad. They thought they were getting new windows forour home. Instead, they had their credit card information stolen.

Using the comparison clue, the word hoodwinkedin this sentence means

gifted

deceived

enhanced

improved

5. Ian's favorite avocation was to play the violin. It was his first source of amusement whenever

he had some free time.

Using the comparison clue, the word avocationin this sentence means

job

trade

hobby

career



out in the open

not secret

easily seen

secretly


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7. Instead of climbing into bed, she decided to take a nap on the chaise.

Using the comparison clue, the word chaisein this sentence means

floor

bed-like furniture

chair

sleeping bag



energy-less

energetically

actively

quickly

9. We put twenty dollars in the coffer, and the charitable woman took the money box to her

office.

Using the comparison clue, the word cofferin this sentence means

money box

plate

prairie

barrier

10. An emollient was used to soothe the burns on the firefighter's arm. The special lotion was

known for its healing properties.


sediment

irritant

salve

residue

11. Brandon gave no intimation of the surprise party he was planning. His sister had no idea

that all her friends had gathered for her birthday.

Using the comparison clue, the word intimationin this sentence means

dampen

oppose

oppress

hint

12. We almost collided with the bus, but it moved just in time for us to miss it.

Using the comparison clue, the word collidedin this sentence means

conflicted

crashed into

ran

drove around

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