Understanding Word Study and Context Clues

Context Clues Mini-Lesson

Multiple Choice

Words that have the same meaning as another word are called:

• antonyms

• synonyms

• I am not sure

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for "make"?

• draw

• do

• study

• create

Multiple Select

Which context clues have we already reviewed? Check all that apply.

• "right there" clues or a definition using the word "is"

• a comma that directly follows the unfamiliar word

• the word "or" after the unfamiliar word

• look before the word "called"

Multiple Choice

You try:

After a time, glaciers, or slowly moving rivers of ice, formed many parts of the earth.

What are glaciers?

• a time period

• slowly moving rivers of ice

• a type of movement

Multiple Choice

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

• to have a fear of something

• to listen carefully

• to have a strong dislike for something

• to watch carefully

Multiple Select

Which context clues have we reviewed? Check all that apply.

• "right there" clues or a definition using the word "is"

• a comma that directly follows the unfamiliar word

• the word "or" after the unfamiliar word

• look before the word "called"

• look for clues (words and phrases) that come in the sentence(s) BEFORE and AFTER the unknown word

Multiple Choice

Using Context Clues, select the meaning of the highlighted word:

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate

• burned

• slept

• sunbathed

Multiple Choice

Using Context Clues, select the meaning of the highlighted word:

I meandered through the mall, taking my time and looking at all the clothes in the windows.

• hurried

• ran

• jogged

• wandered

Multiple Choice

Using Context Clues, select the meaning of the highlighted word:

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.

• empty

• crowded

• hot

Can you understand what Ryan is trying to say? Think about the meaning of each of the underlined words.