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Context Clues

"Using clues in a sentence to find out the meaning of an unfamiliar word."

Context Clues Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHCpJ86XDY4

For Example,

Sally lost her tablet and needed your help to find it. She said the last place she was sitting was on the couch. You need to use context clues to discover that her phone is in the living room because that is where the couch is located.

Locations and Identities

Context clues help with location and identities because it gives certain hints to help you comprehend who someone is or where something is.

NOW LETS DO SOME EXAMPLES!

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Multiple Choice

Because the sun is out and the day is searing, Justin decided to go inside and play. What does the word "searing" mean?

• Sunny

• Wet

• Hot

• Windy

Multiple Choice

When Michelle got home from work she saw muddy paw prints on the carpet. She was very furious. Which one of Michelle's pets made the mess on the carpet.

• Snake

• Bird

• Dog

• Goldfish

Multiple Choice

What context clue helps us figure out that it was Michelle's dog that got mud on the carpet?

• ...paw prints...

• ...got home from work...

• She was furious...

• ...one of Michelle's pets...

Multiple Choice

What did the context clues help us find out in the previous story?

• Location

• Definiton

• Identity

Now you try alone:)

You got this and remember be a detective.

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