Basics
What are context clues?
hints in sentences/paragraphs that help us figure out what words mean
Give a synonym and antonym for the word warm.
synonym: hot
antonym: cold, freezing, chilly
If you take candy into your classroom, you many want to conceal, or hide it, by placing it between your notebooks.
What is the keyword? What type of context clue?
or
definition
What do keywords help us figure out?
which type of context clue we are looking at
What is a definition context clue?
explains the word
Give a synonym and antonym for the word tired.
synonym: sleepy
antonym: energetic
When I order a brand new product, I expect it to be perfect, instead of defective like the one I received in the mail today.
What are the keywords? What type of context clue?
instead of
antonym
What are the four steps of using context clues?
1. Read the sentence.
2. Identify the keywords.
3. Figure out the type.
4. Determine meaning.
What is a synonym context clue?
uses a word that means the same
Give a synonym/antonym for the word huge.
synonym: big, giant
antonym: small, tiny
This neighborhood is full of decrepit houses; for example, the ones on the corner with the broken windows and busted down doors.
What is the keyword? What type of context clue?
for example
example
Name three keywords for antonym context clues.
“But”
“However”
“Otherwise”
“Unless”
“Instead of”
“On the contrary”
“On the other hand”
“While”
“Unlike”
What is an example context clue?
uses a word that means the opposite
Give a synonym/antonym for the word mad.
synonym: angry
antonym: happy, calm
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
What is the keyword? What type of context clue?
and
synonym
What are three keywords for example context clues?
“For example”
“For instance”
“Including”
“Such as”
“Specifically”
“To illustrate”
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What is an antonym context clue?
uses a word that means the opposite
Give a synonym/antonym for the word kind.
synonym: nice, sweet
antonym: rude, mean
Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and ties.
What is the keyword? What type of context clue?
, , ,
example
What are three keywords for definition context clues?
“That is”
“Or”
“Because”