Exploring Context Clues in Vocabulary

What are context clues primarily used for?

• To identify the author's purpose

• To summarize a paragraph

• To infer the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To find the main idea of a text

Which type of context clue involves the author directly explaining the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

In the sentence 'Sea turtles are beloved animals. Sadly, they are endangered, meaning there is a chance they will go extinct one day,' what does 'endangered' mean?

• Beloved

• Extinct

• At risk of extinction

• Safe

What is a synonym for the word 'persuaded' in the sentence 'Briana persuaded or convinced her mom to take her shopping'?

• Convinced

• Refused

• Forced

• Ignored

In the sentence 'She made her mom believe she needed the new clothes,' what does 'believe' mean in this context?

• Doubt

• Forget

• Trust

• Convince

What does the word 'optional' mean in the sentence 'Mrs. Vasquez said the last math problem was optional but we had to do the first four problems'?

• Mandatory

• Difficult

• Required

• Not required

Which of the following is an example of a marine mammal?

• Shark

• Whale

• Jellyfish

• Octopus

What can be inferred about marine mammals based on the examples given (whales, dolphins, sea otters)?

• They do not need air

• They are reptiles

• They live on land

• They live in water and need air

What does the word 'social' imply about bees in the sentence 'Bees are considered quite social insects within their hives'?

• They are aggressive

• They are quiet

• They interact with their community

• They live alone

Which method involves using background knowledge to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• General inference