Context Clues

What are context clues?

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

• Sentences that provide a summary of the text.

• Images or illustrations that accompany the text.

• Footnotes that explain difficult terms.

How can you tell if a word is being used in a positive or negative way?

• Look at the context and the words used around it to determine the tone.

• Consider the length of the word and its syllables.

• Check if the word has a prefix or suffix that indicates its meaning.

• Ask someone else for their opinion on the word.

What does 'remarks' mean in the sentence: 'Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks on how nice it looked.'?

• Comments or statements made about something.

• Complaints or negative feedback about something.

• Questions or inquiries regarding something.

• Suggestions or advice about something.

What does it mean if something is 'perched'?

• It is sitting or resting on a high place.

• It is lying flat on the ground.

• It is hanging loosely from a surface.

• It is moving rapidly from one place to another.

What is an antonym for 'gloomy'?

• Sunny

• Rainy

• Cloudy

• Stormy

What is the meaning of 'sitting' in the context of a bird?

• Flying high in the sky

• Resting or being in a position where it is not flying.

• Perching on a branch

• Searching for food on the ground.

What does 'perched' mean in the sentence: 'The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at all the people.'?

• Sitting or resting on something high.

• Flying above the ground.

• Hiding from predators.

• Walking on the ground.

How can you use context clues to understand a word?

• Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word to find hints about its meaning.

• Ignore the unfamiliar word and continue reading without context.

• Ask someone else for the definition of the word.

• Replace the unfamiliar word with a synonym you know.

What is a synonym for 'disgusting'?

• Pleasant

• Gross

• Charming

• Delightful

What does 'ruby-colored' mean in the sentence: 'The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress.'?

• A bright blue color.

• A deep red color.

• A pale yellow color.

• A vibrant green color.