Context Clues

What does 'scattered' mean?

• Concentrated

• Spread out.

• Gathered

• Aligned

What does 'damaged' mean?

• Harmed or broken.

• In perfect condition.

• Completely new.

• Slightly used.

What does 'spread out' mean?

• To gather in one place.

• To extend over a large area.

• To decrease in size.

• To move quickly from one point to another.

What does 'new' mean?

• Recently made or discovered.

• Old and worn out.

• Previously owned or used.

• Commonly found or available.

What is a synonym for 'lost'?

• Misplaced

• Found

• Hidden

• Forgotten

What does 'sturdy' mean?

• Weak

• Fragile

• Strong

• Brittle

What does 'essential' mean?

• Very important.

• Not necessary.

• Somewhat important.

• Unimportant.

What is a strategy for using context clues?

• Read the whole sentence or paragraph to get a better idea.

• Ignore the surrounding text and focus on the word itself.

• Guess the meaning based on prior knowledge alone.

• Look for synonyms in the same sentence.

What are context clues?

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

• Sentences that summarize the main idea of a paragraph.

• Definitions of words found in a dictionary.

• Examples of how to use a word in a sentence.

Why is it important to use context clues?

• They help you understand the text better and improve your vocabulary.

• They make reading more difficult and confusing.

• They are only useful for advanced readers.

• They have no impact on comprehension.