Context Clues

Choose the different ways we can use the text around us to figure out an unknown word

• Guessing

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Definition

• Contextual guidelines

Marie's strong aversion to hot dogs most likely started when she ate one and got sick.

What does aversion mean?

• Uncertainty

• Dislike

• Friendliness

• Certainty

Penny gave a very ambiguous answer that made the teacher believe she hadn't actually read her chapter book last night.

What does ambiguous mean?

• Clear

• Dramatic

• Vague

• Questioning

The dogs getting loose was quite a conundrum-- we couldn't find them for hours!

What does conundrum mean?

• Tricky

• Understanding

• Happy

• Difficult situation

Amira tried to sneak out of the house in a subtle manner. But the only thing that wasn't obvious about the situation was her father, hiding in the corner ready to catch her red handed!

What does subtle mean?

• Not suspicious or obvious

• Giving things away

• Pretending to be someone you're not

• Understanding or knowing

My neighbors always warned me their dog was vicious. However, when I lost my football in their yard and went to go get it, I found out that their dog was super nice and playful!

What does vicious mean?

• Kind

• Happy

• Evil or villainous

• Cruel or violent

True or false: When looking for context clues, every single time you should go back and read the entire paragraph over and over again.

• True

• False

The criminal was apprehended by the police last night when he was caught trying to break into the museum.

What does apprehended mean?

• Caught

• Taken into custody

• Released

• Set free