Context Clues

Context Clues

by Samantha Smith

​Example

​Dad attached two broken pieces of glass with glue, and now it is one piece again.

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​Attached means connected.

​Try exchanging the word to see if it makes sense!

​Practice!

​We had to get up abruptly from the picnic table when strong winds and a heay rain came down.

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​What does abruptly mean?

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​quickly slowly silently

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​Try exchanging the words!

Multiple Choice

After Jeff's cast was taken off his leg, he ambled easily long the path with his friends.

• worked

• worried

• walked

Multiple Choice

Mom and dad enjoyed some serene time while the twins were napping.

• peaceful

• loud

• mean

Poll

How do you feel about using context clues to understand unknown words?

• Great!

• I feel okay about it

• Not good