Understanding Context Clues in Reading

What is the main purpose of context clues in reading?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To help understand unfamiliar words

• To replace a dictionary

Which word in the sentence 'Entomology is the study of insects' acts as a context clue?

• Insects

• Is

• Entomology

• Study

In the sentence 'Mike's parrot was loquacious, but Maria's said very little,' what does 'loquacious' mean?

• Quiet

• Colorful

• Talkative

• Small

What type of context clue is used when an unfamiliar word is explained by giving examples?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Example

• Comparison

How can context clues help improve your reading skills?

• By making reading more difficult

• By helping you skip difficult words

• By improving comprehension and vocabulary

• By making you read faster