Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Random clues that have nothing to do with an unknown word.

• Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

• A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery

• A verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which context clue is defined as, the word’s meaning is explained in the sentence?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings?

• Word Part

• Example

• Definition

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which context clue is defined as, a word’s definition is not explained.  You need to look for clues before AND after the sentence?

• Word Part

• Inference

• Defintion

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which context clue is defined as, an example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence?  

• Example

• Antonym

• Definition

• Word Part

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which context clue is defined as, the word is clarified by giving the opposite meaning?  

• Inference

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is this an example of: Miss Kelsey is quite affable.  In fact, she reminds me of Mr. Schwartz. Do you remember how kind he was?

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is this an example of: I miss, Miss Kelsey. Our new teacher is cranky. Miss. Kelsey was so affable.

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Definition

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

 What is this an example of: Miss Kelsey is an affable teacher. She is easy to speak with and always friendly.

• Antonym

• Definition

• Inference

• Word Part

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is this an example of: Miss Kelsey is an affable teacher. She is always smiling and offering treats to her students.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A