Context Clues

Context clues help readers to

• define unfamiliar words

• get clarity on the text's conflict

• they do not assist readers

• identify the main idea

______ can help determine the meaning of a word by telling us its exact opposite meaning

• synonyms

• direct definitions

• cause and effect relationships

• antonyms

What types of context clue is demonstrated:

A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another place to live

• direct definition

• compare and contrast relationship

• example

• inference

What type of context clue is demonstrated:

The minuscule, tiny puppy had a difficult time walking up the large stairs.

• antonym

• direct definition

• synonym

• cause and effect relationships

Which type of context clue is demonstrated:

In Britain, they call the trunk of a car the "boot."

• example

• inference

• direct definition

• synonym

• Inferences are _________ we can make about a word's meaning based on other 

• guesses

• facts

• impressions

• ________ can show us what the meaning of a word looks like in practice.

• direct definitions

• examples

• antonyms

• inferences

There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not. What does controversy mean?

• Surprise

• Disagreement

• Arrangment

• Sleepiness

In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take first aid training and be advanced swimmers. What does eligible mean?

• Qualified

• Rejected

• Observed

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

• vote

• understand

• approve

• discuss