Word Relationships: Using Context

Word Relationships: Using Context

I can use context clues to determine meaning

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context, antonym, connotation, denotation, synonym.

Which word fits this Definition?

the set of words and phrases that surround a given word

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context, antonym, connotation, denotation, synonym.

Which word fits this Definition?

the meaning a word suggests beyond its literal meaning

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context, antonym, connotation, denotation, synonym.

Which word fits this Definition?

a word that has the opposite meaning of another word

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context, antonym, connotation, denotation, synonym.

Which word fits this Definition?

the literal meaning or dictionary definition of a word

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Words to Know

context, antonym, connotation, denotation, synonym.

Which word fits this Definition?

a word that has a similar meaning to another word

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

I tasted many exotic fruits at the community food fair, including mangoes, papayas, and guavas.

Which type of context clue does the author use to show the meaning of the word exotic?

• antonym

• synonym

• explanation

• example

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

My older dog is very deft at catching a Frisbee mid-air, but our younger dog is so clumsy that he can barely chase after the ball.

Which type of context clue does the author use to show the meaning of the word deft?

• antonym

• synonym

• explanation

• example

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

My older dog is very deft at catching a Frisbee mid-air, but our younger dog is so clumsy that he can barely chase after the ball.

Which type of context clue does the author use to show the meaning of the word deft?

• antonym

• synonym

• explanation

• example

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences.

The lettuce was much too moist to eat. The leaves drooped limply off my fork and tasted chewy in my mouth.

Based on the clues in the sentence, which word would be the best replacement for moist?

• damp

• humid

• soggy

• wet

Multiple Choice

My sister is quite the chef; she often creates her own meals and recipes that include different vegetables and spices.

Why does the author most likely use the word chef instead of the word cook?

• to show how often she prepares meals

• to emphasize how creative her meals are

• to create a negative view of her recipes

• to highlight the number of ingredients in her recipes

Open Ended

Lesson Question:

How can you use context clues to understand an author’s meaning?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the connotative meaning of the word dark?

• My parents want us to be home before it gets dark.

• The stars shimmered in the dark evening sky.

• The movie tells a dark tale of an ancient shipwreck.

• My brother likes sleeping in a room that is completely dark.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

The chemicals from the local factory polluted a local well, making the water supply too poisonous to drink.

Based on the clues in the sentence, which word would be the best replacement for poisonous?

• toxic

• harmful

• venomous

• destructive

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

The crowd cheered for the many soldiers who served in our country’s military.

Which word would the author most likely use to make the work of the soldiers seem more positive?

• cadets

• civilians

• officers

• patriots

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

The crowd cheered for the many soldiers who served in our country’s military.

Which word would the author most likely use to make the work of the soldiers seem more positive?

• cadets

• civilians

• officers

• patriots