Question

rt a: context clues
identify the type of context clue used in each example below that helps you to understand the meaning of the bold - face word. choose from example, explanation, synonym, or antonym.

1. jericho studied the list of electives. he was thrilled to be allowed to choose which class he wanted to take.
2. drew was disappointed that he only got to choose one elective and the rest of his classes were required.
3. there were four electives to choose from: spanish, art, marching band, and computer.
4. tamar decided to ask his friends which electives, or enrichment classes, they had selected before filling out his form.

use context clues to help you determine the meaning of each bold - face word. then, indicate which type of context clue was used to decipher the word’s meaning.

1. i hope the guests don’t linger for too long after the party. sometimes people tend to stick around and not understand when it’s time to go home.

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1. darla attended church service every sunday, and there was no changing her conviction. she truly believed in the power of prayer.

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1. the ferocity of the lion’s attack was a stark contrast against the gentle nature of its prey.

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1. no wonder hugo’s dog was so portly - he ate tons of table scraps at every meal.

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Explanation:

1. "He was thrilled to be allowed to choose which class he wanted to take" explains why Jericho studied the list of electives, so it's an explanation clue.
2. "the rest of his classes were required" is the opposite of "elective", showing an antonym clue.
3. "Spanish, art, marching band, and computer" are examples of electives, so it's an example clue.
4. "or enrichment classes" is a synonym for "electives", so it's a synonym clue.
5. "stick around" means the same as "linger", so it's a synonym clue for "linger". The meaning of "linger" is to stay or remain in a place longer than necessary.
6. "She truly believed in the power of prayer" explains Darla's "conviction", so it's an explanation clue. The meaning of "conviction" is a strong belief.
7. "a stark contrast against the gentle nature of its prey" shows the opposite of "gentle" for "ferocity", so it's an antonym clue. The meaning of "ferocity" is extreme fierceness.
8. "he ate tons of table scraps at every meal" explains why the dog is "portly", so it's an explanation clue. The meaning of "portly" is fat.

Answer:

1. Explanation
2. Antonym
3. Example
4. Synonym
5. Meaning: To stay or remain in a place longer than necessary. Type of clue: Synonym
6. Meaning: A strong belief. Type of clue: Explanation
7. Meaning: Extreme fierceness. Type of clue: Antonym
8. Meaning: Fat. Type of clue: Explanation