WorksheetsContext Clues Skills
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Context clues give us clues about...
the main characters
the meaning of an unknown word in a sentence or paragraph
the climax of the story
the main conflict in a story
Which of the following are types of context clues?
antonyms or contrasts
synonyms or definitions
repeating a word a lot
examples
Mark some key words for when we use examples to help us understand a word
such as
like
and
for example
Read the following sentence. Pick the context clue that we're using: The vase is delicate because it can break easily.
Synonym
Definition
Example
Antonym or contrast
My friend is sometimes hasty when he does his homework. He does it too quickly and is careless.
Examples
Antonyms
Definition
Comparison
My sister is compassionate but can sometimes she can be mean.
Definition
Example
Synonym
Antonym
Mark some key words for antonyms or contrasts:
on the other hand
or
but
sometimes
Read the following sentence. Pick the context clue that we're using: I was astonished and amazed when I won free tickets to the concert!
Synonym
Example
Inference
Antonym
Why are context clues so important?
Because sometimes we might now know what a word means but the author can give us clues that can show us the definition of a word.
Because it's easier than using a dictionary.
Because an author that gives us context is a better writer.
Because writers can use clues such as examples, synonyms, definitions, antonyms and comparisons to give us clues about what tricky words mean.
Mark some key words for synonyms and definitions:
commas followed by a synonym
comparisons
quick definition
for example
