Context Clues

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints an author gives to help define an unknown word.

Front

What does the word 'benefit' mean?

Back

Gain.

Front

What does 'chronological' mean?

Back

A record of events starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.

Front

What is a 'catastrophe'?

Back

A disaster.

Front

What is a definition context clue?

Back

A hint that provides the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.

Front

What is a synonym context clue?

Back

A hint that uses a similar word to help define an unknown word.

Front

What is an example/inference context clue?

Back

A hint that provides an example to help understand the meaning of a word.

Front

How can context clues help in reading?

Back

They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

Front

What is the purpose of using context clues?

Back

To enhance comprehension and vocabulary skills.

Front

What is an antonym context clue?

Back

A hint that uses a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unknown word.