Decoding Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Hints that help define or identify difficult or unfamiliar words

• Words that have the same meaning as the unfamiliar word

• Words that have the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word

• Definitions provided at the end of the text

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an example of a synonym context clue?

• Stella has always dressed flamboyantly; I've never seen her wear a dull color.

• He was absent on the day of the test, while Carlo was present.

• His spirit, tenacity, and stubbornness is the cause of most of his trouble.

• The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cats.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'pertinacity' mean based on the context clue provided?

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Stubbornness

• Happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is used as a hint for antonym context clues?

• And

• Or

• But

• Also

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'flamboyantly' mean based on the context clue provided?

• Boring

• Dull

• Monotonous

• Colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Identify the synonym of 'amazed' in the sentence provided.

• Small

• Astounded

• Tall

• High

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the opposite of 'gregarious' based on the context clue?

• Friendly

• Outgoing

• Quiet

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'conundrum' mean?

• Answer

• Puzzle

• Problem

• Solution

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the synonym of 'murky'?

• Cloudy

• Transparent

• Clear

• Bright

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the main purpose of context clues?

• To make reading more difficult

• To confuse the reader

• To help define or identify difficult or unfamiliar words

• To add more words to the text

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D