Reading Comprehension | 8 Types of Context Clues to Be a Better Reader

The video tutorial explains the importance of context clues in reading comprehension. It covers eight types of context clues: definition or explanation, punctuation, contrast or antonym, comparison, example, list or series, cause and effect, and general inference. By understanding and using these clues, readers can improve their comprehension skills and expand their vocabulary.

What is the primary purpose of context clues in reading?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To provide entertainment

• To help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words

Which verb is commonly used in definition or explanation context clues?

• To have

• To do

• To be

• To go

What punctuation mark is used to provide examples in a sentence?

• Exclamation mark

• Colon

• Period

• Question mark

Which word signals a contrast in a sentence?

• And

• But

• So

• Because

What does the word 'enthralled' mean in the context of comparison?

• Fascinated

• Confused

• Angry

• Bored

Which signal word is used to introduce an example?

• Moreover

• Such as

• Therefore

• However

What type of context clue involves a cause and effect relationship?

• List

• Cause and effect

• Comparison

• Definition