Context Clues

What are context clues?

What is the main purpose of using context clues when reading?

• To find the exact pronunciation of a word.

• To avoid interrupting the reading flow by looking up words in a dictionary.

• To identify the author's writing style.

• To discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases.

Why is it beneficial to use context clues rather than stopping to use a dictionary?

• Dictionaries are often outdated.

• It helps maintain reading comprehension and flow.

• Context clues are always more accurate.

• It saves time by not having to physically open a book.

Which type of context clue is used when an author provides words that mean almost the same thing as an unfamiliar word?

• Examples

• Antonyms

• Definitions

• Synonyms

In the sentence, "The crowd was ecstatic! People screamed and cheered showing their excitement," what does "ecstatic" mean?

• Confused

• Excited

• Bored

• Angry