Understanding Context Clues

Why is it important to rely on context when encountering new words?

• Because it helps you guess the meaning of the word.

• Because it makes reading faster.

• Because it helps you remember the word.

• Because it makes the text more interesting.

What does the 'I' in the 'IDEAS' strategy stand for?

• Imagination

• Information

• Inference

• Idea

Which context clue involves drawing conclusions from the surrounding text?

• Inference

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

What does the 'D' in 'IDEAS' represent?

• Definition

• Description

• Detail

• Data

How does the 'E' in 'IDEAS' help in understanding a new word?

• By showing an opposite word.

• By giving the exact definition.

• By providing an example of the word in use.

• By using a synonym.

What is an antonym?

• A word with the opposite meaning.

• A word with the same meaning.

• A word that is spelled the same.

• A word that sounds the same.

What does the 'S' in 'IDEAS' stand for?

• Synonym

• Sentence

• Structure

• Symbol

Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.

A controversy is something that people ​ (a)   .

• have strong disagreements about
• blow their noses into
• legal issue
• need to pay for a visit to a doctor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

These are in the text surrounding a word and give hints for the meaning of the word. What are they called?

• Context Clues
• Multiple Meaning Words
• Text Features
• Picture Clues

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonym

• definition

• inference

• example