The best way to locate a suffix is to look for a word part that

is added to the end of the word root

shows the word can be a new word

shows the word's central meaning

is added to the beginning of the word root

How would a student justify inferring that “indigenous” means “originating in a particular region”?

The word root “gen” means “birth,” and the suffix “-ous” means “having the quality of something.”

The word root “gen” means “earth,” and the suffix “-ous” means “someone who does something.”

The word root “gen” means “body,” and the suffix “-ous” means “the state or condition of something.”

The word root “gen” means “rule,” and the suffix “-ous” means “being filled up with something.”

Is it true that the person sitting on the back of a tandem bicycle doesn't have to pedal as hard?

to have seats one behind another

a type of bike with three wheels

What is a context clue?

word(s) that are hints to give the meaning of part of the text

Words that start with the same letter

Context Clues, Root Words, and Affixes

Authored by Imandi Rajasekhar

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9th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

bread

silverware

drinks

milk

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street

crosswalks

walkers

stoplights

parrots

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

Antonyms

Synonyms

Examples

HDefinitions

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

Antonyms

Synonyms

Examples

Definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

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Context Clues, Root Words, and Affixes

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?

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Context Clues, Root Words, and Affixes

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.This uses which type of context clue?

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.Which type of context clue is used?

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.What type of context clue is this?

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.Which type of context clue is used here?

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.Which type of context clue is being used?

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Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?