FCAT Workshop Log Name ______________ Day 4 Using Context Clues Activity 1

View Using Context Clues Presentation (Slides 2 through 10 only). As you watch the presentation, answer the questions below.

Circle True or False. (Answer is on Slide 2.) 1. The word “context,” in context clues, refers to a sentence, paragraph, or passage in which a

word appears. True or False

2. Using context clues involves being a detective and looking at all the context around the word you do not understand to figure out what it means. True or False

Underline the clue and circle the word that the clue helps you define in each sentence below. In addition, identify the type of context clue that appears in each sentence by circling the letter next to the correct context clue type. (Answers are on slides 3 through 10.) Example: 3. A carnivore is an animal that eats only meat. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 4. A recipe is a list of ingredients and steps to prepare food. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 5. Students advance to the next grade at the end of the year. To pass is very important. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 6. English is an essential part of school. It is necessary to graduate. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 7. Meg loves the tropical climate of Florida, while Ivan prefers the freezing weather of the

northeast. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 8. Parents are generally skittish about late night private parties for teens. They are very

comfortable with school events that end early. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 9. The dog fell to the ground lifeless. That is, he appeared to be dead. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive

10. The baby was cranky. In other words, he cried and nothing made him happy. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 11. The jury saw the witness sweat, look away, and change his answers in a disingenuous

manner. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 12. The livery was lined with shiny horseshoes waiting to be fired and nailed to the horse’s

happy feet. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 13. Mr. Bernard, the principal of the school, called the parents to offer help. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive 14. Denver, the capital of Colorado, is the home of the Denver Broncos. a. definition b. synonym c. antonym d. restatement e. description f. appositive

Activity 2

Complete Context Clue Quiz. Write your score below Quiz Score: ________________ Teacher Signature _________________ Activity 3

Win a million dollars playing the Context Clue Millionaire Game. Show the teacher when you win. Teacher Signature: ______________________ Advanced Challenge

Try the Context Clues Challenge Activity - Complete beginner exercises. Each time you finish an exercise, write your score below. Exercise 1 Score: _________ Exercise 2 Score: _________ Exercise 3 Score: _________ Exercise 4 Score: _________ Exercise 5 Score: _________