Context Clues
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The Opposition
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gives a hint to the meaning of something unknown
What is a clue
100
Identify the meaning of IRATE by using the definition context clue. I was irate, or very annoyed, with how long I had to wait to see the doctor.
What is very annoyed
100
Identify the example of the word lethargic in the following sentence: Spot was lethargic after he got his shots. The dog's sluggish waddle made us all laugh.
What is a sluggish waddle
100
When an writer uses restatement they ______________ using different words
What is summarize in different words
100
The contrast strategy is used when a writer creates contrast or ________ between two words.
What is difference
200
Words or sentences before or after a word that helps to explain its meaning
What is context
200
Identify the meaning of the word IMPETUOUS using the definition strategy. His impetuous, or sudden, movement onstage made him stand out from the rest of the dance group
What is sudden
200
Identify the meaning of the word NIMBLE by using the example strategy The nimble gymnast was amazing. She easily flipped and jumped in the air and effortlessly danced across the floor.
What is to move easily or without effort
200
In a restatement an author may use this that means the same thing as the word in question.
What is a synonym
200
When a writer creates a contrast they choose 2 words that have _______ meanings.
What is opposite
300
Definition, Example, Restatement, Contrast
What are the 4 strategies for finding context clues.
300
Identify the meaning of FORTITUDE using the definition strategy Never once did Grandpa's fortitude, or emotional strength, waver when Grandma was diagnosed with cancer.
What is emotional strength
300
Identify the meaning of the word RIGID by using the example strategy The rigid schedule allowed for no down time. We had one event right after another with no time for a break.
What is inflexible or strict
300
Identify the meaning of the word MEDLEY by using the restatement strategy. The fruit medley they served at lunch was a mixture of peaches, mangoes, grapes, strawberries and pineapple.
What is a mixture
300
Identify the meaning of the word SCALDING by using the contrast strategy My warm milk was better for the baby than the scalding bottle.
What is very hot
400
To find the meaning of an unknown word while reading.
What is the purpose for using context clues
400
Identify the meaning of the word REPRISE by using the definition strategy. Despite the reprise, or repeat, of Jingle Bells at the school winter wonderland party, the crowd sang along.
What is repeat
400
Identify the meaning of the word DISPARAGING by using the example strategy His disparaging remarks about Sarah hurt her campaign for class president. The remarks damaged her squeaky clean reputation and she lost the campaign.
What is to damage one's reputation
400
Identify the word GRANDIOSE by using the restatement strategy. The grandiose life sized self-portrait at her sweet sixteen birthday party was totally overblown.
What is overblown or over the top or pompous
400
Identify the meaning of the word MULTITUDE by using the contrast strategy. I was jealous of the multitude of gifts Brittney received for Valentines day because I only received one.
What is a great number
500
The punctuation mark that one could commonly find to help identify a context clue.
What is a comma
500
The name of the word or phrase between 2 commas that helps to define the word before it
What is an appositive
500
Identify the example of the word FLORA in the sentence. The flora in the the Brazilian rainforest was unlike anything I've every seen. The big purple flowers, native only to the area, were the highlight of my trip.
What is the big purple flowers native to the area
500
Identify the meaning of the word PEDAGOGY by using the restatement strategy. The art of teaching is no simple thing. Mrs. Ramos has learned pedagogy from her education program at Arizona State University.
What is the art of teaching or how to teach
500
Identify the opposite word used to contrast BOISTEROUS in the sentence My quiet bungalow was invaded by boisterous laughter from outside my window.
What is quiet
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