Small Group Pre-Test 1

Front

What is the purpose of using context clues while reading?

Back

to determine word meaning without a dictionary

Front

Which type of context clue is shown in the sentence: 'Alicia is very egotistical, unlike her sister, who is very kind-hearted and always thinking of others.'?

Back

antonym/opposite

Front

What can you infer if a cafe is packed but there are empty tables with 'Reserved' signs?

Back

There's a special event planned.

Front

What does it mean to 'make an inference'?

Back

when you use evidence from the text combined with prior knowledge to figure out what the author is saying

Front

We must make an inference when the evidence in the text is...

Back

Implicit

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Front

What is an example of an antonym context clue?

Back

The word 'unlike' in a sentence that contrasts two ideas.

Front

What does 'implicit' mean in reading comprehension?

Back

Information that is suggested but not directly stated.

Front

What is the difference between explicit and implicit evidence?

Back

Explicit evidence is clearly stated, while implicit evidence requires interpretation.

Front

How can prior knowledge help in making inferences?

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It allows readers to connect new information with what they already know.