ELA Smart Start 10/3/23 Context Clues

What are the four types of context clues?

• summary

• explanation

• definition, synonym, antonym, example

• comparison

What type of context clue provides a direct definition of an unknown word?

• example

• antonym

• synonym

• definition

When using the context clues strategy of synonyms, what should you look for?

• Words or phrases that have opposite meanings to the unknown word.

• Words or phrases that have unrelated meanings to the unknown word.

• Words or phrases that have similar spellings to the unknown word.

• Words or phrases that have similar meanings to the unknown word.

What type of context clue uses examples or descriptions to help understand an unknown word?

• comparison

• exemplification

• illustration

• definition

What are the three main strategies for using context clues?

• Use of punctuation marks, analysis of sentence structure and identification of keywords.

• Use of surrounding words, consideration of tone / mood and search for synonyms / antonyms

When using the context clue strategy of contrast, what should you look for?

• Similarity or agreement in meaning.

• Irrelevant information.

• Grammatical or typographical errors.

• Difference or contradiction in meaning

Why is it important to understand how to use context clues?

• To summarize the main idea of the text.

• To determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases in a text.

• To analyze the structure of the text.

• To identify the author's purpose in writing the text.

What type of context clue uses words or phrases that are opposite in meaning to the unknown word?

• definition clue

• antonym clue

• example clue

• synonym clue