Understanding Context Clues in Texts

Understanding Context Clues in Texts

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains how to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues when dictionaries or online resources are unavailable. It covers three main types of context clues: definition clues, example clues, and synonym clues. Each type is explained with examples and signal words that help identify them. The video also discusses the limitations of context clues, emphasizing that they provide immediate definitions for specific contexts but may not cover all meanings of a word. The tutorial concludes with a reminder of the importance of context clues in understanding language.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of context clues?

To replace dictionaries entirely

To confuse the reader

To offer hints about a word's meaning

To provide a direct translation of a word

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue discussed in the video?

Synonym clues

Antonym clues

Example clues

Definition clues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What signal word might indicate a definition clue?

Such as

Including

But

Or

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'The ancient Chinese used the abacus, a device with movable beads that can be used as a calculator,' what is the definition clue?

Movable beads

Device with movable beads that can be used as a calculator

Ancient Chinese

Used as a calculator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which signal word is used to introduce example clues?

Means

Such as

Is defined as

Or

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about 'celestial bodies' from the example clue provided?

They are types of plants

They are ancient tools

They are objects found in the sky

They are types of food

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'Most condiments, such as pepper, mustard, and ketchup, are used to improve the flavor of food,' what is the example clue?

Most condiments

Used to improve

Improve the flavor of food

Pepper, mustard, and ketchup

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