Context Clues

What is a synonym?

• A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• A word that is used to describe a noun.

• A word that is a specific type of verb.

What is a literal meaning?

• The figurative interpretation of a word or phrase.

• The exact, dictionary definition of a word or phrase.

• A meaning that is open to interpretation.

• A meaning that is commonly accepted by society.

How can context clues improve reading comprehension?

• By allowing readers to understand the text better, even when they encounter unfamiliar words.

• By making the text longer and more complex.

• By providing summaries of the text at the end.

• By encouraging readers to skip difficult words.

What are context clues?

• Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

• Words that are always found at the beginning of a sentence.

• Sentences that provide a summary of the text.

• Visual aids that accompany the text.

What does 'pondered' mean?

• To think about something carefully and deeply.

• To ignore something completely.

• To act without thinking.

• To make a quick decision.

What does 'bamboozled' mean?

• To deceive or trick someone.

• To encourage or support someone.

• To confuse or bewilder someone.

• To entertain or amuse someone.

What does 'quandary' mean?

• A state of certainty or clarity.

• A state of uncertainty or a dilemma.

• A feeling of joy or happiness.

• A type of food or cuisine.

What is a figurative meaning?

• A meaning that is literal and straightforward.

• A meaning that is not literal, often used in metaphors or similes.

• A meaning that is only used in poetry.

• A meaning that is universally accepted without interpretation.

How can you use context clues to determine the meaning of a word?

• By looking for synonyms in the text.

• By ignoring the surrounding text and focusing on the word itself.

• You can look for surrounding words, phrases, or sentences that provide hints about the word's meaning.

• By using a dictionary to find the definition.

What is inference in reading?

• A process of memorizing text

• A method of summarizing information

• The process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• A technique for improving vocabulary