Context Clues

What does the word 'recall' mean?

• To forget something important.

• To remember or bring back to mind.

• To ignore a memory.

• To create a new memory.

What role do adjectives play in understanding context?

• They describe verbs and provide clues about actions.

• They describe nouns and can provide clues about the meaning of a word.

• They are used to connect sentences and improve flow.

• They indicate the tense of a sentence and clarify time.

What is the meaning of the word 'conceal'?

• To reveal something openly.

• To hide or keep something out of sight.

• To display something prominently.

• To discuss something in detail.

What does 'elated' mean?

• Very happy or joyful.

• Feeling sad or depressed.

• Calm and relaxed.

• Angry and frustrated.

What is a context clue?

• A hint or suggestion in the text that helps to understand the meaning of a word.

• A type of literary device used to create suspense.

• A summary of the main idea of a text.

• A visual representation of the text's themes.

What is an antonym?

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.

• A word that describes an action or state.

• A word that is used to express a strong emotion.

What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

• Literal language uses comparisons or exaggerations, while figurative language means exactly what it says.

• Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons or exaggerations.

• Both literal and figurative language mean the same thing.

• Figurative language is only used in poetry, while literal language is used in prose.

Why is it important to recognize tone in a text?

• Tone can influence the meaning and emotional impact of the words used.

• Tone is irrelevant to the overall message of the text.

• Tone only affects the author's mood, not the reader's interpretation.

• Recognizing tone is only important in poetry, not in prose.

What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

• To deduce or conclude information based on the surrounding text.

• To memorize information without understanding it.

• To ignore the surrounding text and focus on individual words.

• To guess the meaning based on personal experience.

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

• They provide hints or information that can clarify the meaning of the word.

• They make the text longer and more complex.

• They replace the need for a dictionary entirely.

• They confuse the reader with irrelevant information.