Context Clues Definition

What are context clues?

• Clues within a sentence or the rest of the text that can help you infer the meaning of an unknown word.

• The background knowledge (existing knowledge) you have about a word or topic.

• All of the above.

Please analyze or look closely at the picture before trying to create it yourself. What type of context clue is being provide here?

• Antonym

• Definition

• All of the above.

The writing on the doctor's prescription note was very ambiguous. When the pharmacist tried to read it, he remarked, "This is very unclear." Which type of context clue is being provided for the word ambiguous?

• Antonym.

• A regular context clue.

• Synonym.

• a series of mountains or hills

• a group of things, people, or feelings that are similar in some way

• a kitchen appliance, an oven and stove

When using context clues, be sure to look at:

• examples

• pictures

• definitions

• all of the above

Hello World

• a loud noise

• a piece of equipment used to hit a ball

• to feel or look upset or disturbed

• stir or beat something quickly

What are context clues?

• Clues within a sentence or the rest of the text that can help you infer the meaning of an unknown word.

• The background knowledge (existing knowledge) you have about a word or topic.

• All of the above.

Please analyze or look closely at the picture before trying to create it yourself. What type of context clue is being provided here?

• Antonym

• Definition

• All of the above.

The writing on the doctor's prescription note was very ambiguous. When the pharmacist tried to read it, he remarked, 'This is very unclear.' Which type of context clue is being provided for the word ambiguous?

• Antonym.

• A regular context clue.

• Synonym.