Context Clues

What is an antonym?

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

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

• A word that describes an action or state.

• A word that is used to express a feeling.

How can knowing context clues improve reading skills?

• It allows readers to skip difficult texts entirely.

• Knowing context clues can help readers become more independent and confident in understanding texts.

• It makes reading more enjoyable by eliminating the need for comprehension.

• It encourages readers to rely solely on their prior knowledge.

How can illustrations help with context clues?

• Illustrations can provide visual context that helps explain the meaning of words.

• Illustrations are only for decoration and do not aid in understanding.

• Illustrations can confuse the reader by adding unnecessary details.

• Illustrations are not related to context clues at all.

What does the word 'hoist' mean?

• To lift

• To lower

• To carry

• To throw

How can you find context clues in a sentence?

• Look for synonyms of the unfamiliar word in the same sentence.

• Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

• Ignore the unfamiliar word and focus on the rest of the sentence.

• Ask someone else for the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

What is an example of a context clue?

• A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

• A definition provided in a separate paragraph.

• A quote from a famous author.

• An unrelated fact that confuses the reader.

What is an example of using context clues in a sentence?

• In the sentence 'The dog was very agitated, barking loudly and jumping around,' the word 'agitated' can be understood as 'upset' from the context.

• In the sentence 'The sun was blazing, and the heat was unbearable,' the word 'blazing' can be understood as 'shining brightly.'

• In the sentence 'She was elated after winning the award,' the word 'elated' can be understood as 'happy.'

• In the sentence 'The car was moving at a rapid pace,' the word 'rapid' can be understood as 'slow.'

What are context clues?

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

• Words that are used to confuse the reader.

• Sentences that are irrelevant to the main idea of the text.

• Visual aids that accompany the text.

What does the word 'plummeted' mean?

• Fell

• Rose

• Stabilized

• Bounced

Why are context clues important?

• They help readers figure out the meanings of words they don't know, improving comprehension.

• They make reading more enjoyable and entertaining.

• They provide a summary of the text being read.

• They are used to identify the author's purpose.