Vocabulary Skills-Context Clues

Tell what kind of context clue you find in the sentences below for each underlined word..

1. He could make the journey by mule cart, train, or another conveyance.

a) restatement

b) contrast

c) synonym

d) example

2. The king issued unreasonable decrees. Nevertheless, everyone had to obey his commands.

a) inference

b) comparison

c) example

d) synonym

3. The policeman examined the vicinity, or area.

a) restatement

b) comparison

c) inference

d) contrast

4. He was a stalwart fellow, not at all cowardly.

a) restatement

b) inference

c) contrast

d) comparison

5. Her new sidekicks are just as silly and loud as her old companions.

a) restatement

b) comparison

c) contrast

d) inference