Context clues

Unfamiliar words is defined in a sentence

• Antonym

• Comparison

• Definition

• Explanation

Give 3 types of context clues

One has to make a guess based on the description given in the sentence.

Similar word is placed in the same sentence to know the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Cause-Effect

• Example

Opposite word is placed

• Definition

• Comparison

• Antonym

• Example

Words that appear in sentences to help readers understand the meaning of difficult words.

Included in a series of word given in a sentences

• Inference

• Definition

• Example

• List of series of clues

We should rely on context clues when clues suggest several possible definitions.​

• Yes
• No 
• Maybe
• I don't know