Context Clues

What acronym helps you remember the types of context clues to look for?

• NASA

• RADAR

• SAGE

When trying to decode an unfamiliar word, what are 4 types of context clues? Hint: What does SAGE stand for?

• synonyms

• antonyms

• thesaurus

• general context *inference*

• examples

Ashamed of his flaccid, or flabby muscles, Glenn joined the local gym. What synonym context clue helps you understand the meaning of flaccid?

• ashamed

• flabby

• muscles

• gym

The Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a memorial, that is tribute, to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. What synonym context clue helps you understand the definition of memorial?

• Vietnam

• tribute

• service

• country

Look for an antonym to help you understand the meaning of posterior: Kim first noticed the posterior rather than the head of the rattlesnake because of the noise of its rattles. HINT: When you find the antonym of the unknown word, you need to find the opposite definition in the answer choices.

• middle

• rear

• top

• outside

Use general context to decode the meaning of hodgepodge: Kashada decorated her room with a hodgepodge of posters of everything from country music stars to hard rock groups and everything in between. What does hodgepodge mean?

• unity

• theme

• mix

• group

Use example context clues to help you understand the meaning of paragons: Sports figures, including Michael Jordan, Dale Earnhardt, and Serena Williams, become paragons of excellence in our society.

• people

• role models

• heroes

• rules