1) Instructions: You will act as a detective in this activity. Find out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues (synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and examples). Each points will correspond to your detective title: Junior Detective (1-5 points), Senior Detective (6-10 points), and Master Detective (11-15 points). Choose the letter of the best answer to be promoted to the next detective level.   a) Ready b) Not Ready 2) What do you call the hints and evidence found in sentences to help the readers understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word? a) Definition b) Example c) Context Clues d) Inference 3) Unlike Andy who acts based on his emotion, Loki thinks rationally before doing anything. What type of context clues is used in this sentence? a) Synonym b) Antonym c) Example d) Definition 4) Lorelei was benevolent, or kind, even to her enemies. Which type of context clues is used in this sentence? a) Antonym b) Synonym c) Definition d) Example 5) Forensic science, the study of evidence, interests Wilson the most. What type of context clues is used in this? a) Definition b) Example c) Antonym d) Synonym 6) Sherlock collected evidence, including photos, recordings, and witness’ statements to solve the case. What type of context clues is used in this sentence? a) Synonym b) Antonym c) Example d) Inference 7) He was an infamous criminal known for his number of serial cases. What does infamous mean? a) Popular in a good way b) Ordinary and unknown c) Famous for something bad d) Skilled in many crimes 8) William is a prodigy when it comes to solving crimes. What does prodigy mean? a) A beginner detective b) A person with extraordinary talent c) A skilled detective d) A person with no talent 9) Albert was praised for his meticulous work. Even the smallest detail didn’t escape his eyes. What does the word meticulous mean? a) Careful and precise b) Extremely attentive c) Quick d) Careless 10) The criminal left a cryptic message, even Sherlock struggled to decode it. What does cryptic mean? a) Easy to understand b) Vague c) Difficult to understand d) Very clear 11) The detectives love his ingenuity because he solves crimes in an unexpected way. What does ingenuity mean? a) Ridiculous b) Cleverness and creativity c) Stupidity d) Laziness 12) As an avid fan of mystery novels, why is it important to use context clues? a) Because they confuse readers b) Because they make stories longer c) Because they help readers guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word d) Because it gives context 13) He remained relentless, not giving up even if it cost his life. What words or phrases help you define what relentless means? a) Cost his life b) He remained c) Not giving up d) Even if 14) Lorelei, a senior detective, explained to the rookie the importance of context clues. What is the best way to explain it? a) Context clues are words that make the stories longer. b) Context clues are words that reveal the meaning of unfamiliar words. c) Context clues are always synonyms. d) Context clues provide context to the story. 15) William’s plan was so elaborated, it includes disguises, decoys, and false evidence. Why is this sentence a good example of context clues? a) It lists examples that explain the word. b) It defines the word directly. c) It contrasts the word with an opposite. d) It provides synonyms. 16) If you were to write a mystery novel, how would you use example context clues to explain the word alibi? a) The suspect gave an alibi, but it was suspicious. b) The suspect gave an alibi, saying he was at home with his mother during the crime. c) The suspect gave an alibi, inluding fingerprints. d) The suspect gave an alibi, and Sherlock was impressed.

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