Context Clues PPT

Multiple Choice

What are context clues?

• Hints that help define difficult words

• A type of punctuation

• A main idea of a story

• A character in a story

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the inference type of context clue?

• It gives a direct definition of the word.

• It provides an example of the word in use.

• It requires the reader to think about what makes sense based on the information given.

• It gives a word with the opposite meaning.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a 'helping word' context clue?

• like

• re-

• -ful

• bi

Multiple Choice

Which context clue was used to determine the meaning of 'precipitation' in the sentence: 'I learned in school that rain, sleet, hail, and snow are types of precipitation in our environment'?

• example

• definition

• inference

• antonym

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'cantankerous' as used in the sentence: 'Sammy was so cantankerous when he got home, his cranky attitude put everyone in a bad mood.'?

• cranky

• happy

• smart

• quiet

Multiple Choice

What is an accessory, based on the context clue provided in the sentence: 'I told Sammy that he needs to buy an accessory, like a raincoat or umbrella, and use it the next time it rains'?

• A type of food

• A piece of clothing or item to be used

• A kind of animal

• A place to visit