Inference clues are when....

you have to add schema to what you read in the sentence.

Sammy is reading. He comes to a word he doesn't recognize. What should he do first?

Use one of the five type of context clues.

Synonym or restatement clues are when....

the unknown word's meaning is restated in the sentence.

Antonym or Contrast clues are when...

the opposite meaning of the unknown word is stated.

Punctuation Clues are when....

punctuation in sentence helps us figure out unknown word.

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Context Clues Introduction

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Introduction to Conext Clues

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1
Jaime has amaxophobia. He has a fear of riding in cars. What does amaxophobia mean?
The fear of trees.
The fear of riding in cars.
The fear of tissues.
I have no idea.
2
Inference clues are when....
the unknown word's opposite meaning is stated.
the unknown word's synonym is stated.
you have to add schema to what you read in the sentence.
All of the above.
3
Sammy is reading. He comes to a word he doesn't recognize. What should he do first?
Skip the word and never return to it.
Run away screaming.
Scream for his mom to come help.
Use one of the five type of context clues.
4
Cora is an earnest student. She tries her best, turns in her work, and studies for tests.
silly
serious
angry
helpless
5
Synonym or restatement clues are when....
the unknown word's opposite meaning is restated.
I have no idea.
the definition is stated in the sentence.
the unknown word's meaning is restated in the sentence.
6
The movie look intriguing to me. I want to see it! What does intriguing mean?
boring
funny
ugly
interesting
7
How would you use context clues to figure out an unknown word?
Look back at the passage to find clues.
Look at the images, title, and captions on the page.
Reread the sentence.
All of the above.
8
A definition clue is when the definition of the unknown word appears in the sentence.
False
True
9
Why do we use context clues?
To figure out a word I don't know the meaning of.
To insert the correct homonym into a sentence.
To insert the correct homophone into a sentence.
All of the above
10
It is somewhat surprising that Kristi has mottephobia. After all, she loves butterflies!
The fear of spiders.
The fear of tornadoes.
The fear of books. :-(
The fear of moths.
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Antonym or Contrast clues are when...
the similar meaning of the unknown word is stated.
the definition is stated.
All of the above.
the opposite meaning of the unknown word is stated.
12
Amy has altophobia. You will never find her at the top of a mountain!What does altophobia mean?
The fear of thunder.
The fear of spiders.
The fear of heights.
The fear of popsicles.
13
Punctuation Clues are when....
definition of the unknown word is stated in the sentence.
synonyms help use figure out the unknown word.
antonyms help us figure out the unknown word.
punctuation in sentence helps us figure out unknown word.
14
In my opinion, Susie's actions are detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully!
serious
horrible
helpful
funny
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Cole is an inquisitive student. He asks many questions.
perfect
smart
questioning
lazy

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