Context Clues-Practice, Types, and Evidence

What are context clues?

• A piece of evidence used in the detection of a crime
• Those things that Blue from Blue's Clues goes crazy over
• They are clues that good readers use to find the meaning of unknown words

What is a synonym?

• A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase
• A word opposite in meaning to another

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is an antonym?

• A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase
• A word opposite in meaning to another 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What are definition clues?

• A clue where the definition is not explained; you need to look for clues before and after the sentences
• A clue where the word's meaning is explained in the sentence
• A clue where an example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence

What is an inference clue?

• A clue where the definition is not explained; you need to look for clues before or after the sentences
• A clue where the word's meaning is explained in the sentence
• A clue where an example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.

• definition

• example

• antonym

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

• inference

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

• definition

• inference

• antonym

• synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

She gave a cordial greeting-so different from the cold, unfriendly words she had said before.

What is the meaning of the word "cordial" as it is used in the sentence above?

• quiet and proud

• angry and annoyed

• happy and joyful

• friendly and warm

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be like her.

Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?

• "When I observed my sister"

• "I find her"

• "Shrewd and clever"

• "as she is"

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B