Context Clues

Open Ended

The gregarious puppy eagerly played with every dog at the park.

“What do you think gregarious means?

Open Ended

How can we figure it out without looking it up?

Time to test your knowledge!

Use your notes to answer the following questions.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of context clues?

• Pictures that accompany a text

• Definitions found at the end of a book

• The main idea of a passage

• Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

Multiple Choice

What is a Definition Clue?

• A similar word is used to help define the unknown word.

• An opposite word provides a hint about the unknown word.

• The meaning of the word is directly stated in the sentence.

• An example in the sentence helps clarify the word.

Multiple Choice

Which type of context clue uses a similar word to help define the unknown word?

• Definition Clue

• Antonym (Contrast) Clue

• Synonym (Restatement) Clue

• 
  Example Clue

Multiple Choice

What does an Antonym (Contrast) Clue provide?

• A similar word

• An opposite word

• A direct definition

• An example

Multiple Choice

Which context clue requires the reader to infer the meaning based on hints in the sentence?

• 
  Definition Clue

• Synonym (Restatement) Clue

• 
  Antonym (Contrast) Clue

• Inference Clue

Identifying Context Clues

Read each of the following sentences. On your worksheet underline the context clue that helps define the bolded word, then determine its meaning.

Identifying Context Clues

​The vivid colors of the sunset, including bright reds, oranges, and purples, lit up the sky beautifully.

Open Ended

What is the meaning of the word vivid?

Identifying Context Clues

The doctor had a remedy for my cold; she gave me medicine to help me feel better.

Open Ended

What is the meaning of the word remedy?

Identifying Context Clues

Despite the chaos caused by the storm, the town quickly began rebuilding homes and businesses.

Open Ended

What is the meaning of the word chaos?

Identifying Context Clues

Emma was elated when she won first place in the science fair; she jumped up and down with excitement

Open Ended

What is the meaning of the word elated?

Identifying Context Clues

The mountain climber had an arduous journey, facing steep slopes and freezing temperatures.

Open Ended

What is the meaning of the word arduous?

Time to test your knowledge!

Answer these questions as your "exit ticket" today.

Multiple Choice

The hotel’s entrance was so lavish, with its marble columns, fresh flowers, and velvet cushions, that Maria knew it must be an expensive place to stay. This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Inference

Multiple Choice

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition