Context Clues — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Unlike the timid kitten, the bold puppy was shy and quiet.
Corrected: Unlike the timid kitten, the bold puppy was brave and outgoing.
The corrected sentence is: "Unlike the timid kitten, the bold puppy was brave and outgoing.". The original sentence "Unlike the timid kitten, the bold puppy was shy and quiet." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
Nocturnal animals, such as owls and bats, are active during the day.
Corrected: Nocturnal animals, such as owls and bats, are active during the night.
The corrected sentence is: "Nocturnal animals, such as owls and bats, are active during the night.". The original sentence "Nocturnal animals, such as owls and bats, are active during the day." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The summit, which means the bottom, of the mountain was covered in snow.
Corrected: The summit, which means the top, of the mountain was covered in snow.
The corrected sentence is: "The summit, which means the top, of the mountain was covered in snow.". The original sentence "The summit, which means the bottom, of the mountain was covered in snow." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. An antonym clue gives a word that means the opposite of the unknown word.
Antonym clues provide the opposite meaning to help readers infer the unknown word.
2. Words like "such as" and "including" signal an example clue.
"Such as" and "including" introduce example clues that list specific instances.
3. The word "unlike" often introduces an antonym clue.
"Unlike" signals a contrast, which is characteristic of antonym context clues.
4. When you infer a word's meaning, you make an educated guess .
Inference clues require readers to use background knowledge and text details to make an educated guess.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. How does an antonym clue help you figure out a word's meaning?
Sample answer: An antonym clue gives the opposite meaning, so if you know the opposite word, you can figure out what the unknown word means.
Antonym clues use contrast to reveal meaning, and signal words like "but," "however," and "unlike" indicate them.
2. In the sentence "Reptiles, such as lizards and snakes, are cold-blooded," what type of clue is used?
Sample answer: The phrase "such as lizards and snakes" is an example clue because it gives specific examples of reptiles.
Example clues list specific instances to help explain a broader or unfamiliar term.