C. Identify the type of context clue used in the following sentences.
16. The famished, or hungry, girl raced to the cafeteria when the bell rang.
a. example clue B. synonym clue
c. antonym clue
d. definition clue
17. Christian's cat looks tame when sleeping, but wild when awake.
a. example clue
b. synonym clue c. antonym clue d definition clue
18. Bears are usually solitary animals. They like to live alone. They do not live in families like other animals.
a. definition clue
b. example clue C. synonym/antonym clue d. inferring meaning clue
19. His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.
a. example clue
b. synonym clue
c. antonym clue
d. definition clue
20. Although the princess is familiar to those in London, she is unknown to the rest of the world.
a. a. example clue b. synonym clue c. antonym clue
d. definition clue
Answers & Comments
16 B
17 C
18 A
19 B
20 C