Context Clues

What does 'ancient' mean?

• Very old, often referring to things from a long time ago.

• A term used to describe something modern.

• Something that is new and innovative.

• A type of technology that is outdated.

What does 'gazed' mean?

• To look at something for a long time with great interest.

• To quickly glance at something.

• To ignore something completely.

• To stare at something in anger.

How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

• By looking for descriptive words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of unknown words.

• By ignoring unfamiliar words and focusing on the main idea.

• By reading the sentence backwards to find hidden meanings.

• By substituting unknown words with synonyms from a thesaurus.

How can you use context clues to guess the meaning of a word?

• You can look at the surrounding words and sentences to find hints that suggest what the unknown word might mean.

• You can ignore the surrounding text and focus on the word itself.

• You can ask someone else for the definition of the word.

• You can replace the word with a synonym from your vocabulary.

What is the opposite of 'cloudy'?

• Sunny

• Rainy

• Windy

• Stormy

What is a synonym for 'dangerous'?

• Hazardous

• Safe

• Benign

• Innocuous

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 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 'ecstatic' mean?

• Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joy.

• A state of extreme sadness or despair.

• A feeling of indifference or apathy.

• An expression of anger or frustration.

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

• They provide definitions for all words in the text.

• They can help identify the author's intent.

• They can provide hints about the meaning of words or phrases, making it easier to understand the overall message.

• They are only useful for understanding complex texts.