contextual clues

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why are contextual clues important?

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Contextual clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is an example of a contextual clue?

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An example of a contextual clue is using a sentence that describes a word, like 'The dog was very parched, so it drank a lot of water.' Here, 'parched' means thirsty.

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What does the word 'whined' mean in the context of a child having nightmares?

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In this context, 'whined' means to complain or cry softly, which is similar to 'whimpering'.

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What does 'gorgeous' mean when describing a smile?

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'Gorgeous' means very beautiful or attractive.

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What does 'introvert' mean in the context of personality?

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An 'introvert' is a person who is shy and prefers to spend time alone rather than in social situations.

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What does 'tragic' mean in the context of a story?

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'Tragic' refers to something that is very sad or disastrous, often involving loss or suffering.

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What does 'parched' mean?

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'Parched' means extremely thirsty or dry.

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How can you use contextual clues to guess the meaning of a word?

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You can look at the surrounding words and sentences to find hints about the word's meaning.

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What is the opposite of 'gorgeous'?

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The opposite of 'gorgeous' could be 'ugly' or 'plain'.