Nouns
Reference Materials
Context Clues
Surprise 1
Surprise 2
100

This type of noun names a thing you can see/feel/touch.

Concrete

100

This is something used to find the definition, spelling, or part of speech of a word.

Dictionary

100

When a text gives the meaning of a word that a reader doesn't know, the reader uses this kind of context clue.

Definition

100
A small part added at the beginning of a word to add/change meaning.

Prefix

100

There should be this many sentences in each paragraph you compose.

5

200

This type of noun names a concept, idea, or feeling.

Abstract

200

This is used to find synonyms or antonyms to other words.

Thesaurus

200

When a text gives the opposite meaning of a word the reader doesn't know, the reader is using this kind of context clue.

Contrast or Antonym

200

The two main parts of a sentence needed to form a complete sentence.

Subject and Predicate

200

A small part added at the end of a word to add/change meaning.

Suffix

300

This type of noun names something that is not the name or title of a thing.

Common

300

Mr. P loves to look at maps, so he frequently looks at this.

Atlas

300

Sometimes a text uses a word and gives a similar meaning, then the reader uses this kind of context clue.

Restatement or Synonym

300

A word that describes a noun.

Adjective

300

There should be this many sentences with a supporting detail in each paragraph.

3

400

This type of noun names the actual title or name and must be Capitalized.

Proper

400

In the back of a book, this reference guide will mention all the pages in the book that talk about a particular topic, and the guide is alphabetized.

Index

400

Sometimes a text uses a word without givnig any meaning, and the reader must use this type of context clue in the surrounding context to find meaning.

Inference or General Context Clue

400

This is the part of the sentence that contains the verb and everything about the verb.

Predicate

400

A word that describes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs.

Adverbs

500

This type of noun is made up of two words.

Compound

500

In the back of a book, this reference will give definitions to many specific words used in the book, and the guide is alphabetized.

Glossary

500

Sometimes a reader can pay attention to commas, dashes, or parenthesis - and use this type of context clue to find meaning.

Grammar

500

These words join or connect words, lists, or clauses.

Conjunctions

500

These words give the direction, location, or position of verbs.

Prepositions

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