what kind of context clues are there
what context clue uses the opposite meaning to describe a word
Antonym Context clue
context clues help you determine the meaning of a word?
YES!!
The air was so muggy I could barely breathe, and my sweat was so sticky!
- what's the meaning of muggy
humid;hot etc.
Which context clue uses similar words to describe the meaning of the unknown word
synonym context clues
can a context definition clue use the meaning of the unknown word in the same sentence?
YES!!
Her shirt was as vibrant as the sun.
- what is the meaning of vibrant
bright
What kind of context clue gives the reader examples to help distinguish the unknown word
Inference context clues only help you if you KNOW the meaning of the word already
NO!!
The sturdy tree stayed in the ground throughout the terrible tornado!
- what is the meaning of sturdy
firm;tough
When the meaning of an unknown word is not given, but you can use surrounding words to make a guess is what context clue
inference context clue
If the sentence is using words of the opposite meaning (of the unknown word), is it described as an example context clue?
NOOO!
The meticulous teacher made sure her lesson plan was perfect before presenting it to the school board.
- what is the meaning of meticulous
Careful;Attentive;Precise
This kind of context clue is used by showing how it is different from the unknown word or words within the sentence
contrast context clue
In this sentence, "After the bike wreck, it was nothing short of a miracle that he walked away without a scratch, given the severity of the crash."
YES or NO, The word "miracle" in this sentence is defined through a cause and effect context clue
YESS!
The quiet, sneaky tiger was ready to engulf is prey!
- what is the meaning of devour
wipe out; devour; demolish