Context Clues Practice

Why is it important to use context clues?

• It helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

• It makes reading more difficult.

• It is only useful for advanced readers.

• It has no impact on understanding text.

What should you do if you encounter a difficult word while reading?

• Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences.

• Ignore the word and continue reading.

• Ask someone else for the definition.

• Replace the word with a simpler synonym.

What are context clues?

• Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

• Words that are difficult to understand without a dictionary.

• Sentences that provide a summary of the text.

• Visual aids that accompany the text.

True or False: Context Clues help me make inferences about a story.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Not sure

How can context clues help when reading?

• They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words by using the surrounding text.

• They can provide a summary of the text you are reading.

• They can replace the need for a dictionary entirely.

• They can make reading more enjoyable by adding humor.

What does 'inferred' mean?

• To make an educated guess based on context clues.

• To state something directly without evidence.

• To ignore the evidence presented.

• To conclude without any reasoning.

What is an example of a context clue?

• A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

• A detailed description of a character.

• A summary of the paragraph's main idea.

• A list of unrelated facts.

What does 'complimentary' mean in the sentence: 'Samantha was excited because the breakfast at the hotel was complimentary!'?

• Free

• Expensive

• Optional

• Limited

What does 'alarmed' mean in the sentence: 'Wilma felt alarmed when her dog started barking loudly at the strange visitor outside.'?

• Excited

• Worried

• Indifferent

• Curious

What is a strategy for using context clues?

• Read the entire sentence or paragraph to gather clues about the unknown word.

• Look for synonyms of the unknown word in the text.

• Ignore the unknown word and continue reading.

• Guess the meaning based on the first letter of the word.