Context Clues

What does "context clues" mean in reading comprehension?

• Clues that are hidden in the text

• Using clues from the text and your background knowledge to figure out what words mean

• Guessing the meaning of words without any help

• Clues given at the end of a book

What is the purpose of definition or explanation clues in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide synonyms for words

• To tell the reader the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To make the text longer

What do prehensile tails help seahorses to do?

• Swim faster

• Change color

• Grasp things and hunt for food

• Breathe underwater

Who was Nelson Mandela?

• A famous musician

• The first black president of a free South Africa

• A Nobel Prize-winning scientist

• An explorer from the 18th century

What does "nomadic" mean in the context of ancient hunter-gatherers?

• They lived in one place

• They farmed and cultivated land

• They traveled and lived from place to place

• They built permanent cities

What are synonym or restatement clues used for in reading comprehension?

• To provide the definition of a word using similar words or phrases

• To confuse the reader with complex vocabulary

• To introduce new characters in a story

• To describe the setting of a story

What does the word "ubiquitous" mean as used in the text about fidget spinners?

• Dangerous

• Rare

• Everywhere

• Useless

According to the text, why did families need to be frugal during the Great Depression?

• To travel abroad

• To save for education

• To be careful with their money

• To buy luxury items

What is the synonym for "consulted" as used in the context of the doctor and his coworkers?

• Ignored

• Questioned

• Discussed

• Commanded

What do antonym or contrast clues in a text help to identify?

• The definition of a word

• The opposite meaning of a word

• The same meaning of a word

• The historical context of a word