Using Synonyms As Context Clues

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Remind me: What are context clues?

Context clues are a hint in a sentence.

If you don’t know the meaning of a word, look at the other words in the sentence or paragraph. They will give you hints about the word you don’t know.

Let’s infer what is going on: Older brother: “Josh, that can is all shaken up. It’s ready to rupture, and I will not clean up your mess.”

What he means: The can is ready to explode and Josh better not open it.

Synonyms in a text: a single word that has the same meaning somewhere in the sentence or paragraph.

Let’s practice: What are the synonyms in these sentences?

Kayden cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface.

Let’s practice: What are the synonyms in these sentences?

Kayden cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface.

The book of logic contained many conundrums - mindexercising puzzles.

Using the synonym clue, the word conundrums in this sentence means: A. B. C. D.

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The book of logic contained many conundrums - mindexercising puzzles.

Using the synonym clue, the word conundrums in this sentence means: A. B. C. D.

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We are planning a picnic for today. It is sunny and warm outside. It will be an idyllic day - just perfect for a picnic

In this sentence, the word idyllic means A. B. C. D.

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We are planning a picnic for today. It is sunny and warm outside. It will be an idyllic day - just perfect for a picnic

In this sentence, the word idyllic means A. B. C. D.

flawed unsure perfect awful