Types of Context Clues Explained

The video tutorial explains four types of context clues: definition, antonym or contrast, synonym or restatement, and inference. Each type is illustrated with examples to help understand how context clues can aid in deducing the meaning of unfamiliar words in a sentence.

What are context clues primarily used for in reading?

• Understanding plot twists

• Analyzing characters

• Defining difficult words

• Learning grammar rules

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CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.3.4

What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

• To understand unfamiliar words

• To critique the author's style

• To memorize the content

• To increase reading speed

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which type of context clue is used when a word is defined directly in the text?

• Definition

• Antonym

• Inference

• Synonym

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

What signals the use of an antonym context clue?

• Words like 'infers' and 'suggests'

• Words like 'defines' and 'means'

• Words like 'whereas' and 'unlike'

• Words like 'similar' and 'like'

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which context clue type involves finding the meaning through opposites?

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

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CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.1.4A

How does the example with 'Melissa' and her sister help to understand the word 'lively'?

• By comparing to something similar

• By providing a direct definition

• By suggesting through related scenarios

• By contrasting with an opposite

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word 'slender' imply in the context of the example given?

• Tall

• Healthy

• Thin

• Strong

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Which type of context clue is demonstrated by using words with similar meanings in the sentence?

• Inference

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Definition

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.2.4A

What can be inferred about 'pugnacious' behavior from the context provided?

• Calm

• Intimidating

• Joyful

• Friendly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'gig' likely mean in the context of fishing?

• To purchase

• To release

• To catch

• To cook

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CCSS.L.5.5C