In the space provided, write the correct answer for each underlined word as it is
used in context.
Synonym
1. Meat eaters, that is carnivores, are at the top of the food chain.
The goslings--those fuzzy baby geese--waddled after their mother.
She enjoyed biology (the study of living things).
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Example Clues
2. The archeologist found different amulets, such as a rabbit’s foot and bags of
herbs, near the ancient altar.
North American predators include grizzly bears, pumas, wolves, and foxes.
Antonym
3. Mike’s parrot was loquacious, but Maria’s said very little.
Some city dwellers are affluent while some live in poverty
The gentleman was portly, but his wife was thin.
Definition/Description Clue
1. Gloomy-melancholy (Antonym)
4. Loquacious-talkative (Synonym)
GROUP 3
Make a concept map/graphic organizer of the different types of
context clues.
Reminder: This “context clues” should be at the center of the
graphic organizer.
Explain each of following types of context clues.
GROUP 4
Make a concept map/graphic organizer of the different types of
context clues.
Reminder: This “context clues” should be at the center of the
graphic organizer.
Explain each of following types of context clues.
GROUP 5
Make a concept map/graphic organizer of the different types of
context clues.
Reminder: This “context clues” should be at the center of the
graphic organizer.
Explain each of following types of context clues.