Context Clues

Choose the best definition of a context clue.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

• Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

• Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

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• Unsure

• Silly

• certain

• respectful

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• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

• Inference

What can you use as context clues?

• Pictures

• Examples & definitions

• Words you know

• All of the above

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• Rude

• Loud

• Shy

• Nervous

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• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

• Inference

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

What does disdain mean?

• To have a fear of something

• To listen carefully

• To have a strong dislike for something

• To watch carefully

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• daring

• brave

• tasty

• careful

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• Synonym

• antonym

• example

• inference

It was night and the storm was raging. The big ship was tossed like a cork in the ocean. When the captain noticed that they were almost ashore, he saw a lighthouse, shining its beacon in the middle of the darkness. The captain steered the ship away from the rocks and guided it safely to land.

What does the word beacon mean?

• A roadside sign

• A light as a signal or warning

• A radio transmitter for a ship or aircraft