Copy of Claves del contexto/Context Clues

What are context clues?

• clues that a detective uses to solve a case

• hints a reader can use to discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases

• hints for a scavenger hunt

What is missing from the picture? 

• a cat

• a dog 

• a rabbit 

What can you use to figure out the meaning of a word without looking it up in the dictionary ?

• the words around it in the sentence 

• the computer 

• the thesaurus 

Can you guess the meaning of the word aggravated?

• happy

• angry

What does the word apparent mean in the sentence below?

The child's ability to perform gymnastics was apparent, or obvious, at an early age. 

• Clear or Obvious

• loud and noisy

What does the word meticulous in this sentence below mean?

"Carla was meticulous with her assignments, unlike her brother, Ralph, who scribbled all over the page."

• Messy

• Neat and careful

What does the word repulsed mean in the sentence below?

"Abbey was repulsed by the spider crawling up her arm. She had a feeling of disgust and dislike."

• Disgust and dislike

• cheerful 

Using context clues, what might the word "ecstatic" mean?

• Upset

• Sleepy

• Excited

If Morgan is "unafraid," and her friends are "unlike" her, what might "timid" mean?

• afraid

• not afraid

What is a standing ovation?

• When people stand up and clap for the performer. 

• When people boo the performer.