Understanding Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Definitions provided at the end of a book

• Hints to understand the meaning of unknown words

• Pictures in a storybook

• Words that confuse the reader

What does 'inference' mean in the context of reading?

• Guessing the meaning of a word randomly

• Using clues to understand the meaning of a word

• Looking up words in a dictionary

• Asking someone the meaning of a word

What does 'illuminated' most likely mean?

• Made heavier

• Made darker

• Made brighter

• Made louder

What does 'reassured' imply?

• Warned

• Comforted

• Ignored

• Challenged

The word 'sparse' suggests that there were ___ plants and trees.

• Tall

• Many

• Few

• Colorful

What does 'portable' mean?

• Expensive

• Heavy

• Easy to carry

• Made of metal

The word 'jubilation' is associated with which emotion?

• Sadness

• Happiness

• Anger

• Fear

What does 'exasperated' mean?

• Frustrated

• Excited

• Curious

• Satisfied

If someone is 'cautious', they are?

• Careful

• Reckless

• Lazy

• Rushed

To 'withdraw' means to?

• Continue supporting

• Remove support

• Increase support

• Publicly support