Context Clues Practice

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Definition/Explanation Context Clues Practice

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Restatement/ Synonym Context Clues Practice

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Contrast/ Antonym Context Clues Practice

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Inference Context Clues Practice

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Context Clues Practice

Last updated about 1 year ago

24 questions

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Definition/Explanation Context Clues Practice

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Select the definition/explanation context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The journey was becoming treacherous and dangerous, but they continued on regardless.

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Select the definition/explanation context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The suspect was prosecuted yesterday when the state brought criminal action against him.

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Select the definition/explanation context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The old mansion was imposing in its huge size and stately appearance.

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Select the definition/explanation context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The note signed by her father corroborates, or confirms, her claim that she was at the dentist the day she missed class.

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Select the definition/explanation context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

His assertion that ducks are mammals made everyone laugh because he declared it to the entire class without any supporting evidence. 

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Select the definition/explanation context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

"Nurse: I am aweary, give me leave awhile. Fie, how my bones ache! What a jaunce have I had!"

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Restatement/ Synonym Context Clues Practice

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Select the restatement/ synonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The gray clouds in the sky made the day feel dreary, gloomy, and sorrowful.

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Select the restatement/ synonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

I got an abysmal grade on my science project.  It was extremely bad.

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Select the restatement/ synonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The galvanizing performance left everyone amazed because it was so thrilling,  breathtaking, and exciting.

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Select the restatement/ synonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

Children are more susceptible to getting sick because they have more vulnerable immune systems.

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Select the restatement/ synonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

My attempt to redecorate my house was an unmitigated, outright disaster!  I clearly had no idea what I was doing, and my friends didn’t soften their opinions when they saw it.

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Select the restatement/ synonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

"Friar Laurence: Come, come with me, and we will make short work; for, by your leaves, you shall not stay alone till Holy Church incorporate two in one."

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Contrast/ Antonym Context Clues Practice

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Select the contrast/antonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The character in the novel evolves and changes over the course of the story.  She is  definitely not a static character. 

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Select the contrast/antonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The cleaning mixture was definitely potent, but I was concerned it would be ineffective or too weak to clean the stains on the carpet.

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Select the contrast/antonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

Writing books isn’t a particularly lucrative career because most authors find publishing an unprofitable endeavor.

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Select the contrast/antonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The civilians accused their president of fomenting political unrest, but in reality, he condemned and discouraged any type of rebellion.

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Select the contrast/antonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The activist bolstered support for her cause through town hall meetings and petitions.   She wanted to make sure that her cause wasn’t blocked or weakened by opponents.

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Select the contrast/antonym context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

"Friar Laurence: Therefore love moderately: long love doth so; too swift arrives as tardy as too slow."

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Inference Context Clues Practice

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Select the inference context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The man’s claims to the throne were dubious.  No one could prove his direct ancestral line  to the throne.

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Select the inference context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

After cheating on his taxes, Peter began to feel as though he’d made an egregious mistake.   He was facing substantial fines and possible prison time for not reporting his entire income to the IRS.

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Select the inference context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The car became erratic when it hit the icy patch on the road.  It twisted and turned, finally coming to rest in the ditch beside the road.

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Select the inference context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

The lion is just one wild animal known for its ferocity.  However, it is not nearly as ferocious as the hippopotamus, which is the world’s deadliest large land mammal.

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Select the inference context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

Maria lamented the loss of her dog, Lucky.  She’d had him for over ten years, and she couldn’t stop the tears from flowing every time she thought about him.

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Select the inference context clues in the sentence that reveal the meaning of the bolded SAT word.

"Romeo: With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls; for stony limits cannot hold love out."

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