Context Clues

What acronym can we use to remember the different types of context clues?

• ABCDE

• AAAWWUBBIS

• POTUS

• I.D.E.A.S

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CCSS.L.5.4A

Match the definition with the correct type of context clue.

The meaning is NOT provided; you must use clues from the text to infer.

• definition

• example

• inference

• antonym

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CCSS.L.5.4A

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

What type of context clue did you use to figure out the meaning of continuously?

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Match the definition with the correct type of context clue.

The word is defined within the text.

• inference

• definition

• antonym

• synonym

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Marty is gregarious, unlike her brother who is quiet and shy.

What is the meaning of gregarious?

• reserved

• annoying

• quiet

• outgoing

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RL.5.4

I called him a nuisance because he annoyed me with his constant questions.

What is the meaning of the nuisance?

• athlete

• annoyance

• gentleman

• friend

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

We use context clues to figure out the meaning of words that we already know.

• true

• false

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes shrink; however, when it gets darker, they dilate.

What type of context clue helps you find the meaning of dilate?

• inference

• antonym

• definition

• example

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Context clues are hints within a text that help you understand what another word means.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

The mayor is very influential, so it is no surprise that other leaders and business people follow his advice.

What type of context clue can we use to figure out the meaning of influential?

• definition

• antonym

• synonym

• example

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4