Context Clues

What type of context clues use SIMILAR WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Inference

• Definition

• Examples

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What type of context clues use OPPOSITE WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Inference

• Definiton

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What type of context clue gives the words DEFINITION inside of the provided sentence?

• Inference

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue provides the reader with LISTS or SERIES that go with the provided word?

• Inference

• Definition

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clue provides the reader with only small hints towards the definition, causing the reader to make an EDUCATED GUESS.

• Inference

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile."

Based on the context clues, what is a schneeman?

• A person going skiing

• Regular snow

• A sled or sleigh

• A snowman

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions. A rechner helps me divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil."

Based on the context clues, what is a rechner?

• Compass

• Numerator

• Protractor

• Calculator

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

"Naturwissenschaften is my favorite subject in school, because we get to learn about the weather, solar system, and water cycle."

Based on context clues, what is naturwissenschaften?

• English

• Social Studies

• Science

• Math

"I went to the flughafen to pick up my brother. He flew from Maryland to see us."

Based on the context clues, what does flughafen mean?

• Bus Station

• Airport

• Train Station

• Race Track

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

What does the word audible mean above?

• Bothersome

• Deafening

• Able to be heard

• Creating a buzzing noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4