Determining word meanings using context clues

Front

This is what happens as a result of something else.

Back

effect

Front

To show how 2 or more things are different

Back

contrast

Front

Which of the following may lead to vocabulary growth?

• having conversations with adults
• receiving instruction on specific words
• using context clues to figure out word meanings
• all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

Clues that surround words that help the reader understand the meaning.

Back

context clues

Front

What does the sole of your shoes refer to?

Back

bottom of shoes

Front

Words that have opposite meanings from one another

Back

antonym

Front

What does the word in bold mean?

Back

pole

Front

What does the word in bold mean?

Back

sinks

Front

This is normally the longest part of the plot which explains events that lead to the climax.

Back

rising action

Front

We could tell by the rotten smell that something putrid was in our trash can.

Back

rotten