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Context Clues Examples

Context Clues Examples. synonym. p. 25 “Stray”: “The puppy stopped in the road, wagging his tail timidly , trembling with shyness and cold.”. description.

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Context Clues Examples

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  1. Context Clues Examples

  2. synonym p. 25 “Stray”: “The puppy stopped in the road, wagging his tail timidly, trembling with shyness and cold.”

  3. description p. 25 “Stray”: “He agreed to let it (the puppy) sleep in the basement while Mrs. Lacey grudgingly let Doris feed it table scraps. The woman was sensitive about throwing away food.”

  4. Simile – figurative language p. 27 Stray: “Lying there, like stone, still exhausted, she wondered if she would ever in her life have anything.”

  5. Words in a series The orchestra has great trombone, saxophone, tuba, and mellophone sections.

  6. definition The distorted vine was twisted or deformed in appearance.

  7. synonym The imperious queen was as bossy as her brother.

  8. description If you submerge the water gun in the bucket, it will automatically fill up the cartridge.

  9. definition Teachers sometimes group students heterogenously for class activities. A mixture of students with different strengths helps everyone in the group learn.

  10. comparison Deer ticks are miniscule, no larger than the period at the end of this sentence.

  11. antonym Although he tried to be punctual, he was always late.

  12. Example Pungent odors, including those from onions, garlic, and ammonia, can cause allergic reactions in some people.

  13. description  Mom was excited for the seasons to change because she could finally plant her favorite annuals. She did this every year. These plants would grow, bloom, and die all in one year. After the year was over, Mom would plant them all over again.

  14. Example Adversities such as poverty, poor grades, and a weak family background can be overcome with hard work.

  15. Metaphor -- description Tall trees loom above you. Branches form a green ceiling high in the sky.

  16. Example Bart had a reputation for doing perilous activities. For instance, he loved to climb steep mountains without a safety rope, and he enjoyed diving among sharks.

  17. Grammar Did the audience _________________ at the end of the performance? • applause • applaud • applaudable • applauder

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