Question

context clues directions: read each \case file\ and determine the meaning of the unknown word that is underlined. circle which of the 4 context clues you used (synonym, antonym, explanation, example). highlight/mark the clues you use from the sentences. case file #1 the names of the winners will be concealed from the public. however, they will be revealed to everyone at the award ceremony. circle: synonym antonym explanation example i think conceal means hiding like not seeing from the public case file #2 the movie theater was completely vacant. that is, every seat in the room was empty. circle: synonym antonym explanation example i think vacant means empty like the room is empty case file #3 nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. circle: synonym antonym explanation example i think nutritious means case file #4 the pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round. circle: synonym antonym explanation example i think pudgy means

Explanation:

• Case File #1: The word "concealed" is opposite in meaning to "revealed", so the context - clue type is antonym. "Concealed" means hiding from the public.
• Case File #2: The word "vacant" has the same meaning as "empty", so the context - clue type is synonym. "Vacant" means empty as in no one is in the seats.
• Case File #3: Fruits and vegetables are given as examples of "nutritious" foods. So the context - clue type is example. "Nutritious" means foods that help the body grow.
• Case File #4: The words "chubby and round" are synonyms of "pudgy". So the context - clue type is synonym. "Pudgy" means having a plump appearance.

Answer:

• Case File #1: antonym, hiding from the public
• Case File #2: synonym, empty
• Case File #3: example, foods that help the body grow
• Case File #4: synonym, having a plump appearance