Understanding Context Clues

What is the primary benefit of using context clues while reading?

• They make reading more entertaining.

• They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• They eliminate the need for any other reading strategies.

• They provide exact definitions of words.

In which of the following scenarios are context clues most commonly used?

• Artistic expression

• Cooking recipes

• Reading comprehension and language learning

• Mathematical problem-solving

How do writers use context clues to benefit their audience?

• By making sentences longer

• By providing hints to understand difficult words

• By using complex vocabulary

• By avoiding the use of difficult words

Which type of context clue provides a word with a similar meaning?

• Synonym clue

• Antonym clue

• Definition clue

• Example clue

What is an alternative method to using context clues for understanding unfamiliar words?

• Guessing the meaning

• Ignoring the word

• Using a dictionary

• Skipping the sentence