Understanding Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Tools used to solve math problems

• Hints or information given in a text to help understand the meaning of a word

• A type of punctuation mark

• A type of plant

Why do we use context clues?

• To make sentences longer

• To help understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To confuse the reader

• To write stories

Which of the following is a type of context clue?

• Synonym

• Equation

• Diagram

• Graph

How can you find context clues in a sentence?

• By looking at the pictures

• By reading the words around the unfamiliar word

• By counting the number of words

• By checking the page number

Which context clue type uses words like "but" or "however"?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

What is an example of a synonym context clue?

• The dog was very *loyal*, always staying by its owner's side.

• The cat was *aloof*, unlike the dog, which was friendly.

• The bird was *chirping* loudly in the morning.

• The fish swam in the *aquarium*.

Which word in the sentence is a context clue? "The *arid* desert was dry and hot."

• Desert

• Dry

• Hot

• Was

What type of context clue is used in this sentence? "The *ancient* ruins were very old."

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

• Definition

Which sentence uses an example context clue?

• The *frigid* air was cold, like a freezer.

• The *brave* knight fought the dragon.

• The *swift* cheetah ran fast.

• The *tall* building was very high.

What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

• To make reading more difficult

• To help readers understand the text better

• To add more words to a sentence

• To make the text longer