Context Clues

What does the word 'irate' mean?

• Very angry.

• Calm and relaxed.

• Excited and joyful.

• Confused and uncertain.

What is a synonym for 'cordial'?

• Hostile

• Friendly

• Indifferent

• Apathetic

How can you find context clues in a sentence?

• Look for descriptive words or phrases that relate to the unfamiliar word.

• Ignore the unfamiliar word and move on.

• Ask someone else for the meaning of the word.

• Replace the unfamiliar word with a synonym.

What are context clues?

• Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• Sentences that summarize the main idea of a paragraph.

• Definitions provided at the end of a text.

• Examples that illustrate a concept.

What does the word 'migrate' mean?

• To stay in one place permanently.

• To move from one place to another, often seasonally.

• To grow and develop in a specific area.

• To adapt to a new environment without moving.

What does the word 'ecstatic' mean?

• Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joy.

• A state of deep sadness or despair.

• A feeling of moderate happiness or contentment.

• An intense feeling of anger or frustration.

What is a strategy for using context clues?

• Read the entire sentence or passage to gather clues before guessing the meaning.

• Guess the meaning based on the first word you see.

• Ignore the surrounding text and focus on the word itself.

• Ask someone else for the meaning of the word.

What does the word 'cordial' mean?

• Friendly and warm.

• Cold and distant.

• Rude and abrasive.

• Indifferent and aloof.

What is an example of a context clue?

• In the sentence 'The dog was so tired that it lay down and fell asleep,' the phrase 'fell asleep' helps understand that 'tired' means needing rest.

• In the sentence 'The sun was blazing hot, making everyone seek shade,' the phrase 'seek shade' indicates that it was very sunny.

• In the sentence 'She was feeling blue after her friend moved away,' the phrase 'feeling blue' suggests she was happy.

• In the sentence 'The cake was so delicious that it disappeared quickly,' the phrase 'disappeared quickly' shows that the cake was not liked.

What is an antonym for 'irate'?

• Furious

• Calm

• Agitated

• Irritated