CSI: Context Clues

CSI: Context Clues

Clues in Sentence Investigation

What is Context ?

A word’s context is the words, phrases, and

sentences that surround it. If you look closely

at the context of an unknown word, you often get clues about that words meaning.

Look for:

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  •Synonyms

  •Antonyms

  •Definitions

  •Examples

  •Read Surrounding Sentences

  When ALL ELSE FAILS use a Dictionary

We Use Context Clues All the Time!

We make guesses based on the information we know!

Let's Try It...

Can you use context clues to guess the meaning of a nonsense word?