Context Clues Nonfiction

These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word

• domain specific vocabulary

• synonym

• context clues

• antonym

In the sentence, the word ________ provides the best clue to the meaning of the word conductivity as it is used in the paragraph.

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."

• Modern

• Useful

• Outdated

• Popular

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word

• domain specific vocabulary

• synonym

• context clues

• antonym

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word 'obsolete' using context clues: 'With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete.'

• Modern

• Useful

• Outdated

• Popular

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

• To entertain the reader

• To provide background information

• To help understand unfamiliar words

• To summarize the text

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The arboreal creature, such as a monkey, spends most of its life in trees.'

• arboreal

• creature

• monkey

• trees

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The dessert was delectable, or delicious, and everyone asked for seconds.'

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

• Definition

In the sentence 'The cacophony in the classroom was unbearable, unlike the usual quiet,' what does 'cacophony' mean?

• Silence

• Noise

• Harmony

• Calm

Choose the correct context clue type: 'The ancient artifact was discovered in situ, meaning it was found in its original place.'

• Antonym

• Example

• Definition

• Inference