Understanding Context Clues

What is the primary purpose of context clues?

• To make texts longer

• To replace dictionaries

• To confuse the reader

• To help understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

What does the word 'Craven' mean?

• Hero

• Coward

• King

• Wizard

What detective work can context clues help you perform?

• Decoding secret messages

• Finding hidden treasures

• Understanding unfamiliar words

• Solving mysteries

What can be inferred about 'mummers' from the context provided?

• They are writers

• They are entertainers who act out stories

• They are silent observers

• They are chefs

What type of entertainers were 'mummers' likened to?

• Musicians

• Actors

• Painters

• Dancers

What does 'genteel' likely mean based on its context?

• Rude

• Classy and dignified

• Poor

• Loud

What is the opposite of 'genteel' as used in the passage?

• Energetic

• Quiet

• Crude and ill-mannered

• Polite

What does the suffix '-est' suggest about the word it's attached to?

• It indicates a question

• It's the highest degree or most at something

• It's the beginning

• It's the least in quality

Based on the context, what does 'edifices' mean?

• Buildings

• Gardens

• Mountains

• Rivers

What should you do if context clues do not help you understand a word?

• Ask a friend

• Guess the meaning

• Ignore the word

• Use a dictionary