Context Clues

The swimmer kept afloat by laying on her back in the water.

• To fall or drop slowly

• To rest on the surface of the water

Which strategies below can be used when using Context Clues?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Definitions

• Magnifying Glass

What is a synonym?

What is an antonym? Within your response include an example.

In your own words explain the difference between an antonym and a synonym.

The boy claimed that someone else broke the window, but all the other children said it was him.

• A sentence that ask for a reply

• To state or demand as one’s right

I shared the cake with my friends.

• To divide and share out to others while keeping a portion for myself.

• To put or store.

The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

• To think of, come up with, or to create something new.

• To ruin completely.

Unlike my parents who love classical music, I detest it.

• Love/Explain

• Hate/Definition

• Hate/Synonym

• Hate/Antonym

Why do believe it’s important to use context clues when you come across unknown words?