Context Clues

What does 'comments' mean?

• Remarks or statements made about something.

• A type of written feedback on a document.

• A formal review of a person's performance.

• A casual conversation between friends.

What does 'extremely' mean?

• To a moderate degree.

• To a very high degree.

• To a low degree.

• To an average degree.

What are context clues?

• Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• Sentences that provide a summary of the text.

• Definitions of all the words in the text.

• Examples of how to use the words in a sentence.

How can you use context clues in a sentence?

• By reading the entire sentence to infer the meaning of a difficult word.

• By ignoring the surrounding words and focusing on the difficult word.

• By guessing the meaning based on the first letter of the word.

• By using a dictionary to find the definition of the word.

What does 'alter' mean?

• To change or modify something.

• To destroy completely.

• To create something new.

• To ignore or overlook.

What does 'change' mean?

• To make something different.

• To keep something the same.

• To remove something entirely.

• To add something new without altering the original.

How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

• Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word.

• Ask someone for the definition of the word.

• Ignore the word and continue reading.

• Use a dictionary to find the meaning.

What is a context clue for the word 'lanky'?

• The dog was not fat, which suggests it is thin.

• The dog was very playful and energetic.

• The dog had a thick coat of fur.

• The dog was barking loudly at strangers.

What is an antonym for 'damaged'?

• Broken

• Fixed

• Worn

• Ruined

Why are context clues important?

• They help readers understand the text better without needing a dictionary.

• They make reading more difficult and confusing.

• They provide unnecessary information that distracts from the main idea.

• They are only useful for advanced readers.