Context Clues and Inferring

What are the different types of context clues?

• context

• definition, synonym, antonym, example, inference

• clues

• hints

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Can you provide an example of a context clue that helps infer the meaning of an unknown word?

• The chef used a spatula to ameliorate the dish.

• The example of a context clue that helps infer the meaning of an unknown word is: 'The doctor prescribed a medication to alleviate the patient's symptoms.' In this sentence, 'alleviate' means to make something less severe or intense.

• The teacher gave a lecture to elucidate the complex topic.

• The author wrote a book to exacerbate the reader's emotions.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

How can context clues be used to understand the meaning of a word in a sentence?

• By using a dictionary to look up the unknown word

• By analyzing the surrounding words, phrases, or sentences to infer the meaning of the unknown word.

• By asking a friend for the meaning of the unknown word

• By ignoring the surrounding context and focusing solely on the unknown word

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Give an example of a context clue found in a non-fiction text.

• The author stated that 'biodiversity is a term that has no relevance to the topic.'

• The author mentioned that 'the term biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms on Mars.'

• The author explained that 'the term biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms on Earth.'

• The author used the word 'biodiversity' without providing any explanation.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the context clue 'The patient's symptoms were indicative of a serious illness' suggest about the patient's condition?

• The patient's condition is likely serious.

• The patient's condition is likely mild.

• The patient's condition is not serious.

• The patient's condition is improving.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How can context clues help readers make predictions about the outcome of a story?

• Context clues always mislead readers about the outcome

• Readers should ignore context clues when making predictions

• Context clues provide no valuable information for predicting the outcome

• Context clues can help readers make predictions about the outcome of a story by providing information or hints within the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Explain how context clues can assist in understanding the main idea of a non-fiction article.

• Context clues are irrelevant when trying to understand the main idea of a non-fiction article

• Context clues can only help in understanding the main idea of a fiction article

• Context clues can only provide information about the author's attitude towards the topic

• Context clues can help in understanding the main idea of a non-fiction article by providing information about unfamiliar terms, the author's attitude, and the overall message of the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The author's use of vivid imagery painted a clear picture of the setting.'

• faint description

• dull imagery

• vivid imagery

• colorful language

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following sentences uses a context clue to define the word 'gregarious'?

• The gregarious student enjoyed solitary activities and spent a lot of time alone.

• Known for being gregarious, the man often attended social gatherings and enjoyed meeting new people.

• Gregarious by nature, the cat preferred to hunt alone at night.

• The plant was described as gregarious, thriving in a dry, arid environment.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Despite the cacophony, or harsh sounds, coming from the construction site, she managed to concentrate on her work'?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A