Using Context Clues in Nonfiction Text

When looking for Context Clues you should act like a _______________.

• scientist

• police officer

• detective

• doctor

Using what you know and clues from the text to understand what the author is saying.

• Predict

• Infer

• Context Clues

• Text Features

Using clues and information around the word to figure out the meaning

• Affixes

• Context Clues

• Figurative Language

How can you find the meaning of certain vocabulary words?

• analyzing the title

• using context clues and words around the vocabulary word

• option 1 and 2

clues that help you determine the meaning of unknown words

• text features

• compare and contrast

• inference

• context clues

What are context clues?

• Clues that help you figure out the context.

• Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

• A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery

• A verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.

What is the primary purpose of using context clues in nonfiction text?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide background information

• To help understand unfamiliar words

• To summarize the text

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue?

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Hyperbole

When reading a nonfiction text, how can context clues assist in comprehension?

• By providing direct translations

• By offering hints about word meanings

• By listing all possible meanings

• By simplifying the text

In the sentence, 'The arid climate was inhospitable, making it difficult for plants to thrive,' what does 'arid' most likely mean?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Hot