Context Clues Watch-Guide

What does the letter suggest has happened to Grandma?

• She is on vacation
• She has been kidnapped
• She is at the farm
• She is visiting friends

What does the term "context clues" refer to in the video?

• Words that are the same
• Hints that help understand unknown words
• Words that are easy to understand
• Letters that are smudged out

What does the acronym IDEAS stand for?

• Ideas, Definitions, Examples, Antonyms, Synonyms
• Inference, Definition, Examples, Antonyms, Synonyms
• Inference, Definitions, Explanations, Antonyms, Synonyms
• Ideas, Definitions, Examples, Arrangements, Synonyms

Which of the following is an example of an inference clue?

• A clue that looks like a word
• A guess based on information
• A clear definition
• An example from the text

What does "uncouth" mean as inferred from the video?

• Polite and well-mannered
• Socially inappropriate or lacking good manners
• Funny and entertaining
• Smart and clever

What is the meaning of "throwdown" in the context of the letter?

• A friendly meeting
• A competition or performance
• A family gathering
• A fun game

What does the narrator suggest using to figure out unknown words?

• A thesaurus
• The Internet
• Context clues
• A friend's help

What example does the narrator provide for a definition clue?

• The smell of food in the cafeteria
• An explanation following an unfamiliar word
• A letter from Grandma
• A dictionary entry

Why does the narrator think the missing word in the letter is "Grandma"?

• Because it is mentioned in the letter
• Because it rhymes with "farm"
• Because Grandma is a detective
• Because it's a common word

What does the narrator say about being a good detective?

• You need a magnifying glass
• You should have a lot of friends
• You need to be a good reader
• You must memorize everything