Context Clues

What is the definition of context clues?

• Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• Context clues are synonyms for unfamiliar words

• Context clues are unrelated facts found in a text

• Context clues are pictures that accompany text

Name the types of context clues.

• clue, hint, suggestion

• definition, synonym, antonym, example, inference

• definition, example, inference

• context, meaning, interpretation

Provide an example of a context clue.

• The word 'happy' in the sentence 'The happy dog wagged its tail.'

• The word 'delicious' in the sentence 'The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.'

• The word 'ominous' in the sentence 'The ominous clouds signaled an incoming storm.'

• The word 'excited' in the sentence 'She was excited to receive her birthday gift.'

Use a context clue in a sentence.

• Context clue

• Background clue

• Textual hint

• Environmental cue

Identify the context clue in the following sentence: 'The dog was barking loudly.'

• verb

• noun

• preposition

• adverb

What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The book was filled with medical terminology, such as 'anesthesia' and 'surgery'.'?

• definition clue

• example clue

• contrast clue

• synonym clue

Give an example of a context clue that suggests the meaning of an unknown word.

• Pronunciation guide

• Synonyms, antonyms, or definitions provided in the text

• Author's biography

• Historical background

Create a sentence using a context clue to help understand the word 'perplexed'.

• When John saw the simple math problem, he was perplexed and solved it quickly.

• After reading the book, she was perplexed by the plot twist.

• The teacher explained the concept clearly, so the students were perplexed.

• When Sarah saw the complex math problem, she was perplexed and couldn't figure out where to start.

Identify the context clues in the following paragraph: 'The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were chirping in the trees. It was a beautiful day for a picnic.'

• rain was pouring, birds were swimming

• clouds were dark, birds were silent

• sun was shining brightly, birds were chirping

• moon was shining brightly, birds were chirping

How can context clues help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words?

• Context clues provide direct definitions of unfamiliar words.

• Context clues are irrelevant to understanding unfamiliar words.

• Context clues always lead to incorrect interpretations of unfamiliar words.

• Context clues give hints or suggestions about the meaning of unfamiliar words.