Question

context clues
there are different types of context clues.

• inference - the meaning of the word is not given so you must use text clues
• definition - the meaning of the word is explained in the sentence or the next sentence
• example - an example of the word in the sentence or nearby sentences
• antonym - a word with opposite meaning is used in or near the sentence
• synonym - words with similar meaning are used in or near the sentence
• appositive - the meaning appears next to the word surrounded by commas

1. the teacher asked the students to cease talking at once that privileges

what is the part of speech of the bolded word? ______________
underline a clue that helped you determine the meaning of the bolded word.
which word is a synonym for cease?
a. continue
b. a vehicle
c. ahead
d. stop

1. the students packed their provisions in their backpacks before boarding the bus. they knew it would be a long trip and they would get hungry.

what is the part of speech of the bolded word? ______________
underline a clue that helped you determine the meaning of the bolded word.
what is the meaning of provisions?
a. a large amount
b. a supply of food
c. fancy prices
d. camelsflage

1. she moved at agile dancer, although her partner was clumsy and made their performance look sloppy.

what is the part of speech of the bolded word? ______________
which type of context clue helped you determine the meaning of agile? ______________
which word is a synonym for agile?
a. graceful
b. awkward
c. gangly
d. uncoordinated

Explanation:

Question 1

To find a synonym for "cease", we analyze the options. "Cease" means to stop. "A. continue" is the opposite. "B. a vehicle" is irrelevant. "C. about" is a preposition. "D. stop" has the same meaning as "cease".

To find the meaning of "provisions", we use context. The students pack provisions because they think it will be a long trip and they'll get hungry. So provisions should be related to food. "A. a large amount" is too vague. "C. funny games" is irrelevant. "D. camoflaje" (assuming it's a typo, maybe "camouflage") is unrelated. "B. a supply of food" fits the context as they need food for the long trip.

To find a synonym for "agile", we use the context clue (contrast with "clumsy" via "although"). "Agile" means quick and graceful in movement. "B. awkward" is the opposite (like clumsy). "C. gawky" is also clumsy - like. "D. uncoordinated" is similar to clumsy. "A. graceful" is a synonym as both relate to smooth, quick movement (and contrast with clumsy).

Answer:

D. stop

Question 2