Context Clues

Context Clues Review

Be a word detective!

Types of Context Clues

Inference - The meaning is not given so you must use text clues to infer what the unknown word means.

Definition - The author will include the actual definition of the word. Look at the sentence after the unknown word to see if the author explains what the word means.

Example - There might be an example of what the unknown word looks like in action. Do the sentences before or after give you an example?

Antonym - Sometimes we can figure out unknown words because the author will provide the antonym nearby.

Synonym - You might be able to figure out the unknown word by looking for synonyms. Are there other words that are listed that are similar to the unknown word?

Multiple Choice

What are context clues?

• clues in the the text that help the reader identify the theme

• Clues in the the text that help the reader identify the main idea

• clues in the text that help the reader define unfamiliar words

• clues in the text that help the reader identify the plot

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which of the following is an type of context clue?

• Synonyms

• Hyperbole

• Examples

• Definitions

• Antonyms

Multiple Choice

Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.
The words delicate means....

• breakable
• sturdy
• pretty
• prickly

Multiple Choice

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
The word novice means...

• skilled
• beginner
• professional
• owner

Multiple Choice

Grandmother was punctilious, or very strict, about her grandchildren following good manners. What does the word punctilious mean?

• Careless

• Weak

• Strict in observing correct behavior

• Bad-mannered

Multiple Choice

Dr. Smith is an entomologist, or an expert on insects. What does the word entomologist mean?

• Expert on insects

• Expert on storage

• Tall person

• Fearful person

Multiple Choice

Greg begged his parents to permit him to watch more television, but they said he wasn't allowed until he had finished his homework.

• explore

• judge

• allowed

Multiple Choice

The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled. What does refuse mean?

• second hand goods

• leftovers

• to deny someone

• garbage