Understanding Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Definitions found in a dictionary

• Pictures that illustrate the unknown word

• Words and sentences that provide hints about the meaning of another word

• Words that rhyme with the unknown word

How can context clues be used in understanding a TV show?

• By watching the show multiple times

• By asking someone else to explain

• By looking at the subtitles

• By using the surrounding dialogue to infer meanings

What should you do when you encounter a word you don't know?

• Look at the surrounding words and sentences for clues

• Skip the word and continue reading

• Guess the meaning based on the first letter

• Ignore the context and use a dictionary immediately

What is the meaning of 'mummers' based on context clues?

• Actors

• Musicians

• Writers

• Dancers

What is an example of using antonyms to find context clues?

• Searching for words with similar endings

• Looking for words with the same prefix

• Identifying words with opposite meanings

• Finding words that sound similar

How can synonyms help in understanding a mystery word?

• By offering words with similar meanings

• By listing words that rhyme

• By providing a direct translation

• By showing words with opposite meanings

What does the word 'genteel' mean based on its context?

• Rude and crude

• Classy and dignified

• Loud and boisterous

• Simple and plain

What does the word 'fleetest' imply about the horse?

• It is the smallest

• It is the fastest

• It is the oldest

• It is the slowest

What does 'edifices' mean based on the examples given?

• Flying objects

• Vehicles

• Gardens

• Buildings

What should you do if context clues are not enough to understand a word?

• Ask a friend

• Use a dictionary

• Skip the word

• Make up a meaning