The table below includes common types of concrete context clues and their signal words and phrases. The sentences in the last column show context clues to the meaning of the word in parentheses.
Type of Concrete Context Clue
Description
Signal Words and Phrases
Sample Sentence
synonym
(congenial)
Austin is quite congenial; likewise, his sisters are pleasant and friendly.
antonym
The author uses a word that has the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word.
definition
The author provides a definition of the unfamiliar word.
example
The author provides words or phrases that are an example of the unfamiliar word.
Read the passage "Animal Rights," then complete the activities that follow.
List two context clues that provide information about the word boycott on the lines below.
Please evaluate the student's answers:
Excellent
Good
Okay
My cousin is fervent about protecting animal rights, and her friend, Gayle, is especially passionate in her quest to save all animals from harm. The two decided that they would boycott any stores that sell clothing and accessories made from animal products. They made a list of businesses that sell fur coats or leather shoes, belts, and purses and decided that they would no longer visit those stores. The girls also distributed their list to their friends at school. Soon, many others joined the cause, each refusing to shop at the listed stores. Some even stood in front of the businesses, handed out information about animal rights, and convinced potential customers to shop elsewhere.