RL 4/5.4 Context Clues

Context Clues- Clues in the text that can help me figure out what the word ____.

• before

• means

• around

• sense

Where are Context clues?

Look in the sentence _1_ the word and _2_ the word.

• 1. before

  2. around

• 1. behind

  2. after

• 1. before

  2. swap

• 1. before

  2. after

During our studies we have learned there are different types of context clues.

• True

• False

This example uses which type of context clue to help us figure out the meaning of the underlined word?

The plate was not brittle because it did not break when I dropped it on the floor.

• Definition

• Examples

• Synonyms

  (same)

• Antonyms

  (opposite)

• Word Parts

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

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

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

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Read the sentence below and use context clues to help you find the meaning of the underlined word.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

• to have a fear of something

• to have a strong dislike for something

• to listen carefully

• to watch carefully

Use context clues to help you figure out the meaning of the underlined word.

I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.

• thirsty

• full

• hungry

• happy

Select which type of context clue is describe by number 1 in the picture.

• Antonym

• Word Parts

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definition

Select which type of context clue is describe by number 2 in the picture.

• Antonym

• Word Parts

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definition