Context Clues (B)

Context Clues

How can you find the meaning of a new word without using a dictionary? Find out now!

Multiple Choice

Context clues are used to find the meaning of ________________

• easy words

• all words

• new words

Multiple Choice

'A group of mummers entertained the dinner guests' - What does 'mummer' mean?

• mummies

• actors

• mothers

• artificial mummies

Multiple Select

Some types of context clues include ______________. (You can choose more than one option)

• synonyms

• antonyms

• examples

• pictures

• dictionary meanings

Open Ended

Is it okay to use a dictionary? Which do you think is better? Using a dictionary or context clues? Why??

Read the following sentences carefully and guess the meaning!

It's a long walk to the farm, through secret up-and-down paths and gently flowing streams.

Multiple Choice

What does 'hare' mean? (Context clue: hops)

• hair

• head

• rabbit

• squirrel

Multiple Choice

What does 'sprint' mean? (Context clue: like a deer)

• spray

• run fast

• spring

• jump

It's a long walk to the farm, through secret up-and-down paths and gently flowing streams.

Open Ended

What do you think 'stream' means? (Context clue: 'flowing').

Open Ended

What does 'path' mean? (Context clue: long walk)