Using Context Clues presentation

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use context clues when encountering unfamiliar words during a test?

• Because context clues help you understand the meaning of unknown words without guessing.

• Because context clues make the test easier to pass.

• Because context clues are always provided by the author.

• Because context clues eliminate the need to study vocabulary.

Open Ended

Explain how the I.D.E.A.S Strategy can help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a text.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five types of clues in the I.D.E.A.S Strategy for understanding hard words?

• Inference

• Definition

• Example

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Based on the context clues in the sentence, what does the word 'gregarious' most likely mean?

• Shy

• Social

• Lonely

• Quiet

Multiple Select

Select all context clues from the sentence that help you determine the meaning of 'flibber-gabbled'.

• Ran out of water

• Desert

• Travelers

• Within hours

Open Ended

What is the meaning of 'zoodle-pip' based on the context clues provided in the sentence?

Multiple Choice

Which nonsense word from the slides means 'confused, unprepared, or scattered'?

• gloomb-tastic

• gargle-normous

• biffle-brained

• whiz-bang-fast

Multiple Choice

Which nonsense word would best describe a roller coaster that is very fast?

• splend-iferous

• whiz-bang-fast

• gargle-normous

• biffle-brained

Open Ended

How do context clues help you understand the meaning of nonsense words in a sentence?

Multiple Choice

Which context clue helps you understand the meaning of the nonsense word 'hush-a-lo' in the sentence: 'Instead of being loud and boisterous like his brother, Sam was very hush-a-lo, speaking only when necessary'?

• 'Instead of being loud'

• 'Speaking only when necessary'

• 'Like his brother'

• 'Boisterous'

Multiple Choice

Which nonsense word from the slides best describes something confusing or unclear?

• hush-a-lo

• zig-zag-fused

• bark-a-lot-icus

• stick-a-gooey

Multiple Select

Select all nonsense words from the slides that describe a sound or noise.

• hush-a-lo

• zig-zag-fused

• bark-a-lot-icus

• stick-a-gooey

Open Ended

How can using context clues help you understand unfamiliar words when reading?