Exploring Context Clues in Reading

What are context clues used for in a sentence?

• To provide synonyms

• To confuse the reader

• To help understand unfamiliar words

• To decorate the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What type of context clue is used when a word is explained by mentioning a word with the same meaning?

• Explanation

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the example with Ava and ice cream, what context clue helps identify the meaning of 'dessert'?

• It's a cold dessert

• It's a hot beverage

• It's a cold dish

• It's a type of fruit

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does 'outspoken' likely mean based on the context provided?

• Quiet

• Shy

• Loud and clear

• Reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

If Ava is described as 'unlike her brother', and her brother is 'shy and quiet', what can we infer about Ava?

• She is also shy

• She is outgoing

• She dislikes talking

• She is exactly like her brother

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What can be inferred about a 'playground' based on the context given?

• It's a place to read books

• It's a place to play with friends

• It's a place for swimming

• It's a place to watch movies

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

• Inference

• Antonym

• Metaphor

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4