Understanding Context Clues

What are context clues primarily used for?

• To memorize new vocabulary

• To improve spelling skills

• To understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To make reading more enjoyable

What does the word 'Craven' mean?

• A mythical creature

• A coward

• A brave person

• A type of bird

How can context clues be identified?

• By guessing the meaning of the word

• By looking at the illustrations

• By focusing on the main idea of the text

• By examining the words surrounding an unfamiliar word

What is a 'mummer'?

• A musical instrument

• A historical figure

• An actor

• A type of food

What does 'genteel' mean?

• Poorly dressed

• Rude and unrefined

• Classy and dignified

• Extremely wealthy

What is an antonym?

• A word that sounds similar

• A word with the opposite meaning

• A word used in ancient texts

• A word with the same meaning

What can the suffix '-est' indicate about a word?

• It is the least in quantity

• It is a plural form

• It indicates the highest degree

• It is a past tense

What does 'edifices' mean?

• Gardens

• Mountains

• Buildings

• Rivers

What role do synonyms play in understanding context clues?

• They confuse the reader further

• They offer a direct definition of the word

• They help in identifying words with similar meanings

• They provide examples of the word in use

When is it acceptable to use a dictionary?

• Only during exams

• When there isn't enough context to understand a word

• Never, it's better to guess

• Only when reading foreign literature