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The four kinds of context clues that are quite common are as follows:
• Synonym clue

A synonym, or a word with the same meaning, is used in the sentence.

Example: She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

• Antonym clue

A word or a group of words that has the opposite meaning reveals the meaning of an
unknown term.

Example: Marty is gregarious, unlike his quiet and shy brother.

• Explanation clue

The unknown word is explained either within the sentence or in a sentence that
immediately precedes it.

Example: The team was elated when they won the trophy.

• Example clue

Specific examples are used to define the term.

Example: Celestial bodies, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, are governed by
predictable laws.

7) Read the following sentences. Use the clues in the sentence to pick the best
meaning of the word in bold.
a) There is a lot of harmony in their house. Everybody is kind and loving.

A) strong dislike B) peace C) laughter

b) At the sound of the bell, the children hastened towards their class as they didn’t
want to get late.
A) stopped B) walked slowly C) walked fast

c) She smiled with glee as she opened her gift.

A) happiness B) sadness C) anger

d) This man used to be very lazy, but now he works all day long.

A) active B) inactive C) friendly

I Feel

8) Why do you think the poet calls the fishers the ‘kings of the sea’?

Ans.

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