Exploring Context Clues in Reading

The video tutorial revisits the concept of context clues, emphasizing their importance in understanding unfamiliar words. It includes a BrainPOP video that explains context clues, their types, and how to use them effectively. The tutorial covers using context clues like antonyms, synonyms, and examples to deduce meanings. It concludes with advice on using a dictionary when context clues are insufficient.

What are context clues used for?

• To make reading more challenging

• To understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To memorize new words

• To ignore difficult words

What does the word 'Craven' mean?

• King

• Coward

• Wizard

• Hero

How can you figure out the meaning of a word you don't know?

• By looking at the words around it

• By guessing its meaning

• By changing the topic

• By skipping it

What does 'mummers' refer to in historical context?

• Dancers

• Actors

• Painters

• Musicians

What is an antonym?

• A word with the same meaning

• A word that is spelled the same

• A word that sounds the same

• A word with the opposite meaning

What does 'genteel' imply?

• Rude behavior

• Classy and dignified

• Poor manners

• Loud and obnoxious

What is a synonym?

• A word with the opposite meaning

• A word that sounds the same

• A word that is spelled the same

• A word with the same meaning

What can the suffix '-est' indicate?

• The most or best at something

• The least

• None of the above

• A comparison between two things

What does 'edifices' mean?

• Mountains

• Gardens

• Rivers

• Buildings

What should you do if there isn't enough context to understand a word?

• Guess its meaning

• Ask a friend

• Ignore the word

• Use a dictionary