Understanding Context Clues and Word Parts

The video tutorial covers strategies for understanding unknown words using context clues. It explains how examples, synonyms, antonyms, the general sense of a passage, and word parts can help infer meanings. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of not skipping unknown words and provides exercises to practice these skills, ultimately enhancing vocabulary and comprehension.

What is a potential downside of using a dictionary for every unknown word while reading?

• It improves vocabulary retention.

• It disrupts the flow and comprehension.

• It enhances reading speed.

• It makes reading more enjoyable.

What are context clues?

• A dictionary definition.

• A list of synonyms for a word.

• A thesaurus entry.

• Words and sentences surrounding an unknown word.

How can authors help readers understand new vocabulary?

• By using complex sentences.

• By providing definitions in bold or italics.

• By avoiding new terms.

• By using only simple words.

What is an example context clue?

• A dictionary definition.

• A word that means the same.

• An illustration or instance of the word.

• A word that means the opposite.

Which word indicates an example context clue?

• Yet

• But

• However

• For instance

What is a synonym context clue?

• A word that means the opposite.

• A word that is unrelated.

• A word that means the same.

• A word that is a homonym.

How can you identify a synonym context clue?

• Look for a word with a similar meaning nearby.

• Look for a word with an opposite meaning.

• Look for a word in bold.

• Look for a word in italics.

What is an antonym context clue?

• A word that is unrelated.

• A word that is a homonym.

• A word that means the same.

• A word that means the opposite.

Which phrase signals an antonym context clue?

• For example

• Such as

• On the other hand

• Including

How can the general sense of a passage help in understanding a word?

• By using the overall context to infer meaning.

• By offering a synonym.

• By listing antonyms.

• By providing a direct definition.