Newsela: Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Words that are spelled the same

• Words that have opposite meanings

• Words that rhyme with each other

• Words or phrases that hint at the meaning of other words

What is a synonym?

• A word that has a similar meaning to another word

• A word that sounds the same as another word

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

• A word that is spelled the same as another word

How can synonyms help in understanding a text?

• By providing a simpler word to understand a complex one

• By making the text longer

• By confusing the reader

• By changing the meaning of the text

What is an antonym?

• A word that is spelled the same as another word

• A word that sounds the same as another word

• A word with the opposite meaning to another word

• A word with the same meaning as another word

In the example 'Naomi wasn't just sad, she was disconsolate', which word is the simpler synonym?

• Wasn't

• Sad

• Disconsolate

• Naomi

Why might an author use synonyms in a passage?

• To use more words

• To make the passage shorter

• To make the passage confusing

• To help readers understand complex words

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue mentioned?

• None of the above

• Homophones

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

What should you do if you come across a word you don't understand?

• Skip the word

• Look for context clues

• Ignore the word

• Guess the meaning