Name: __________________________

Date: ______________________________

Exit Slip
The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger. Using the synonym clue, the word radiantly in this sentence means brightly hardly really barely 2. We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap. Using the comparison clue, the word emporium in this sentence means amusement park large store bathroom library 3. The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Using the synonym clue, the word saturated in this sentence means wet dirty old smelly Name: __________________________ Date: ______________________________

Exit Slip
The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger. Using the synonym clue, the word radiantly in this sentence means brightly hardly really barely 2. We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap. Using the comparison clue, the word emporium in this sentence means amusement park large store bathroom library 3. The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Using the synonym clue, the word saturated in this sentence means wet dirty old smelly

Name: __________________________

Date: ______________________________

Exit Slip
1. The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Using the synonym clue, the word saturated in this sentence means wet dirty old smelly 2. In the pirate story, there were the good guys against the buccaneers. Using the contrast clue, the word buccaneers in this sentence means actors teachers pirates helpers 3. An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It was there for a moment, and then it disappeared. Using the explanation clue, the word evanescent in this sentence means full brief ongoing bright Name: __________________________ Date: ______________________________

Exit Slip
2. The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Using the synonym clue, the word saturated in this sentence means wet dirty old smelly 2. In the pirate story, there were the good guys against the buccaneers. Using the contrast clue, the word buccaneers in this sentence means actors teachers pirates helpers 3. An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It was there for a moment, and then it disappeared. Using the explanation clue, the word evanescent in this sentence means full brief ongoing bright

Name: __________________________

Date: ______________________________

Exit Slip
1. My younger sister can be an irritating nuisance when I am doing my homework. In this sentence, the word nuisance means help annoyance

pleasure delight

2. Melissa sauntered over to our table while Cheryl hurried over. In this sentence, the word sauntered means walked in a slow, easy way hurried

beat rapidly ran

3. We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone. In this sentence, the word ostracize means embrace exclude Name: __________________________

welcome include Date: ______________________________

Exit Slip
1. My younger sister can be an irritating nuisance when I am doing my homework. In this sentence, the word nuisance means help annoyance

pleasure delight

2. Melissa sauntered over to our table while Cheryl hurried over. In this sentence, the word sauntered means walked in a slow, easy way hurried

beat rapidly ran

3. We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone. In this sentence, the word ostracize means embrace exclude

welcome include

Name: __________________________

Date: ______________________________

Context Clues Quiz

1. An edifice, such as the Empire State Building, can take years to build. Using the example clue, the word edifice in this sentence means coal mine concrete wall steel large building 2. The servant burnished the silver vase, rubbing hard to bring back the shine. Using the explanation clue, the word burnished in this sentence means polished pounded muted clouded

3. The bank robber kept a hostage captive for twenty- 4. A melancholy sadness fell over the crowd after four hours until he decided to emancipate him. hearing the shocking news. Using the contrast clue, the word emancipate in this sentence means captive hold free keep 5. After being ill and unable to eat for three days, Beverly had a voracious appetite. Using the contrast clue, the word voracious in this sentence means small quenched big satisfied 7. The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all. Using the comparison clue, the word languidly in this sentence means energetically energy-less quickly actively Using the synonym clue, the word melancholy in this sentence means quiet depressed or sad calm good 6. Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room. Using the example clue, the word illuminate in this sentence means lower light up darken weaken 8. After Julius Caesar was assassinated, a triumvirate ruled Rome. The three men in charge were Octavian, Mark Antony, and Marcus Lepidus. It was felt that this was best for Rome because the people did not want a dictator or emperor. Using the antonym clue, the word triumvirate in this sentence means president a group of three king a group of two

Name: __________________________

Date: ______________________________

Context Clues Worksheet

1. There were many diminutive items in the dollhouse including tiny chairs, petite beds, and little pictures. diminutive means: Type of clue: 2. The lists comprise of seven rules, but talking while your mouth is open is not included. comprise means: Type of clues: 3. The United States has gained great prosperity. However, she still needs to find solutions for many poor citizens. prosperity means: Type of clue: 4. The lawyer had tangible evidence, such as a hammer, a car, and keys, to show that the person stole the car. tangible means: Type of clue: 5. After Julius Caesar was assassinated, a triumvirate ruled Rome. The three men in charge were Octavian, Mark Antony, and Marcus Lepidus. It was felt that this was best for Rome because the people did not want a dictator or emperor. triumvirate means: Type of clue:

Name: __________________________

Date: ______________________________

My Words Card
My word: _________________________________________________

My sentence: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________.

Using context clues, I think that the word ____________________________________ means

My word: _________________________________________________

My sentence: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________.

Using context clues, I think that the word ____________________________________ means