Context Clues Review

Context Clues Review

Goal:

Poll

How confident are you with context clues? Do you remember it?

• Very Confident

• Somewhat Confident

• I've heard of context clues

• I have no idea

Multiple Choice

What are context clues?

• Clues near text that help readers find a meaning of a word

• The first word of a sentence

• The last word of a sentence

Types of Context Clues

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

Antonym

Sentence uses a word with an opposite meaning to hint at the unknown word’s definition Often uses words like, “unlike”, “although”, and “however”

Example: This painting of the landscape is picturesque, while the one of the old house is just plain ugly.

Multiple Choice

She was virtuous, unlike her evil and conniving brother.

What does virtuous mean?

• good/ moral/ did the right thing

• liar

• sassy

• quiet

Synonym

Sentence uses a word with a similar meaning to hint at the unknown word’s definition

Example: She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

Multiple Choice

He said that the old, broken down house was a dilapidated eyesore.

What does dilapidated mean?

• pretty

• comfortable

• old, broken down

• pink

Example

Sentences gives a group of items in the same category.

Example: The decor, including the fancy lights, beautiful pantings, and unique furniture made the house look stunning.

Multiple Choice

Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by predictable law.

What does celestial mean?

• On the groud

• heavenly/ astronomical/ in the sky

• Shiny things

• Night

Definition

Meaning of the unknown word is stated in the sentence

Example: The caterpillar's incredible metamorphosis was a total change in form and shape.

Multiple Choice

Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.

What does lethargic mean?

• tired/dull

• energetic

• productive

• happy

Multiple Choice

The crime he committed was egregious; he'll never recover from this horrendous scandal.

Which context clue would best help you figure out the word egregious?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• example

Multiple Choice

Our sweltering summer days were quickly replaced by the cold flashes of fall.

Which context clue would best help you figure out the word sweltering?

• example

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

Multiple Choice

Stealing is an infraction; or an act of breaking the law.

• synonym

• definition

• antonym

• example

Multiple Choice

The animals feed on grasses, leafy plants, shrubs, and other vegetation.

Which context clue would best help you figure out the word vegetation?

• example

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

Poll

How are we feeling about context clues?

• Great

• I kind of get it

• Eh could be better

• No idea what you're talking about