Decoding Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Hints that help define or identify difficult or unfamiliar words

• Words that have the same meaning as the unfamiliar word

• Words that have the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word

• Definitions provided at the end of the text

What is an example of a synonym context clue?

• Stella has always dressed flamboyantly; I've never seen her wear a dull color.

• He was absent on the day of the test, while Carlo was present.

• His spirit, tenacity, and stubbornness is the cause of most of his trouble.

• The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cats.

What does 'pertinacity' mean based on the context clue provided?

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Stubbornness

• Happiness

Which word is used as a hint for antonym context clues?

• And

• Or

• But

• Also

What does 'flamboyantly' mean based on the context clue provided?

• Boring

• Dull

• Monotonous

• Colorful

Identify the synonym of 'amazed' in the sentence provided.

• Small

• Astounded

• Tall

• High

What is the opposite of 'gregarious' based on the context clue?

• Friendly

• Outgoing

• Quiet

• Loud

What does 'conundrum' mean?

• Answer

• Puzzle

• Problem

• Solution

What is the synonym of 'murky'?

• Cloudy

• Transparent

• Clear

• Bright

What is the main purpose of context clues?

• To make reading more difficult

• To confuse the reader

• To help define or identify difficult or unfamiliar words

• To add more words to the text