Context Clues

Context clues are______ found in a sentence or paragraph that help the reader understand the meaning of new words.

The meaning of the word is explained in the sentence.

• Definition

• Inference

• Antonym

Words with similar meaning are used in or near the sentence.

• Definition

• Antonym

• Synonym

A word with the opposite meaning is used in the sentence or nearby sentences.

• Antonym

• Synonym

Use your context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

"Mr. Zee blinked. "Very unconventional, Gabe. Your stomach gurgles seem to be what this child needs.""

• A different way of doing something

• The normal way of doing something.

Use your knowledge of context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.

"The purple monster teetered on his tiptoes and gurgled, "Get the child into bed!""

• Stand tall

• Move unsteadily or unbalanced

• Stay in place

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