Context Clues

What acronym can help you remember different types of context clues?

• MOPS

• IDEAS

• STOP

• SEEDS

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What context clue fits the definition: the author drops clues about the word's meaning and you have to make an educated guess about the meaning?

• Inference

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which context clue type is typically set off by words such as: like, for instance, such as, like, for example, and including?

• Inference

• Antonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is set off with punctuation, are, is, means, and refers to?

• Inference

• Example

• Synonym

• Definition

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which type of context clue is shown in the sentence: It may be a trivial matter to you, but it is very important to me.

• Inference

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which context clue is given here: The carefree, nonchalant kids did not have a worry in the world.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue is given in this sentence: The coach became confrontational after the referee's bad call.

• Definition

• Inference

• Example

• Synonym

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which context clue is shown here: The quarterback took evasive measures to avoid being tackled.

• Example

• Inference

• Definition

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C