Context Clues

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Context Clues

I can identify unfamiliar words by looking at the clues in the sentence

• the hints the author gives us in the surrounding words

• when writing your own sentences with difficult or complex words always provide context

  • She was precocious.

  • She was precocious - everyone thought she was very mature for her age!

Multiple Choice

Oscar lost points in conventions on his essay because he had many fragments and run-ons.

What are the context clues for example?

• lost points

• essay

• many fragments and run-ons

• conventions on his essay

Multiple Choice

Armando wrote his thesis, his position supported with evidence from multiple professional journals.

• Synonym

Multiple Choice

Judy's counterclaim is that history is fact-based, and her teacher agrees with

Which part of the sentence gives context?

• that history is fact-based.

• you don't have to think a lot.

• I love history

• that math is easier than history

Multiple Choice

Plaside had many relevant and important details to share about how he solved the difficult puzzle.

Multiple Choice

Libby used an objective and unbiased tone when she confronted the rude customer; the customer immediately calmed down.

What are the context clues in this example?

• she confronted the rude customer.

• an objective and unbiased

• unbiased tone

• tone

Multiple Choice

Phoebe tried to justify why she cheated, but since this is the second time she used Chat GTP, this disproves her apology.

Multiple Choice

Natalia tried to infer what her boyfriend was saying, but it wasn't able to guess he was proposing even when he pulled out the engagement ring and got down on one knee.

What are the clues that provides context?

• she guessed

• but it wasn't until she actually saw

• engagement ring

• Natalia

Draw

Match the type of context clue to its sentence by drawing lines from the type to the example.