Context Clues

Context Clues

Sometimes when we are reading we don't know what a word means.

Just like a detective you have to use clues. Clues are words or phrases around the unknown word. The words help us understand the unknown word.

We use context clues all the time!

We use context clues when we make good guess based on information we already know.

Let's try out using some context clues.

Who am I?

I am hot.

I live in the sky.

I am bright.

Don't look straight at me.

I disappear in the night.

Multiple Choice

What am I?

• the moon

• the stars

• the sun

• the sky

What am i?

I live in the water.

You can drive me.

I might make you sick.

Don't put a hole in me.

Tie me up when you're done.

Multiple Choice

What am I?

• a car

• a jellyfish

• a tire

• a boat

What am I?

Please blow air in me.

I come in many colors.

I'm a symbol of celebration.

Don't touch me with anything sharp.

I only last a day or two.

Multiple Choice

What am I?

• a bottle

• a balloon

• a cake

• ice cream

Who am I?

I'll tell you about a career I chose.

It definitely keeps me on my toes.

I've been practicing from a very young age,

Now I travel around and perform on a stage.

I sometimes wear pink and lace,

watch me spin and twirl all over the place.

Multiple Choice

Who am I?

• a ballerina

• a clown

• an airplane

• a teacher