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Using Context Clues

Using Context Clues

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Using Context Clues

What is Context Clue?

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An Author’s Clues

Authors usually give clues called CONTEXT CLUES.

Context clues are hints that help readers discover the meaning of unfamiliar

words.

I. CONTEXT CLUESA. Context of a word is the surrounding text—the words and phrases around the word

that give clues to its meaning.

B. Use context clues when you come across an unfamiliar word to help unlock the

meaning of the word.

ExampleThe puppy stopped in the road, wagging its tail timidly. It approached Karen shyly, as if it were afraid. Karen picked up the puppy hastily and decided to take it home.

Unfamiliar word: timidlyClue (example in text): shylyProbable meaning: Timidly probably means showing shyness.

How Does Vocabulary in Context work?

Most writers leave context clues as they write. It is our job as the reader to hunt them down!


Context Clues

The 4 Types Rewording the word. Giving its Synonym. Giving its Antonym. Giving us Details

about the word.

There are 4 main types of Context Clues

Context Clues: RewordingRewording is when the author says the

word in another way, that is typically easier to understand.

Let’s Look at an Example:

Context Clues: Rewording

, a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people who are passed over for promotions.

Resentment

What does the word resentment mean in this sentence?


Resentment, , is often felt by people who are passed over for promotions.

a feeling of bitterness and anger

If you wanted to find the meaning of the word RESENTMENT the clue is right here.

Resentment is:

Now You Give It A Try! The Cruise family moved from their

house, that was old and run-down, into a brand new home.

dilapidated

What does the word dilapidated mean here?

HINT: In REWORDING, the context clues are often hidden between commas!


The Cruise family moved from their dilapidated house, that was , into a brand new home.


old and run-down

Did you find the Context Clue?

Dilapidated means


Context Clues: Synonyms

A writer sometimes uses synonym context clues to help with hard words. A synonym context clue is one or two words that mean almost the same as the one that the author does not expect us to know.



Let’s Look at an Example:

What does the word aloof mean in this sentence?

The young girl was very . She always seemed unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.

aloof



The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.

Our context clue is HERE!


unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.


The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed

All three of these words are synonyms to help us with the original word aloofThe word aloof

means:


Context Clues: SynonymsNow You Give It A Try!The three brothers began to over the game. This was not the first time that they had a dispute over it.

altercate

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Context Clues: SynonymsThe three brothers began to altercate over the game. This was not the first time that they had a over it.

Did you find any Context Clues????

disputeAltercate means the same as


Context Clues: AntonymsA writer is using antonym context clues when they use a word with opposite meaning to give us hints about the word that they don’t think we will know.


Context Clues: AntonymsLet’s Look at an Example:

Dianna appeared to be a very moral and upstanding young lady, but those who knew her knew that she was iniquitous.

What does the word iniquitous mean in this sentence?


Context Clues: Antonyms

Lets Go Find Those Clues!

Antonym Context Clues often take a little more detective work to understand.


Dianna appeared to be a very moral and upstanding young lady, those who knew her knew that she was iniquitous.


but

The word BUT tells us that the two parts of the sentence represent opposite points of view about Dianna

There is a special word in this sentence that hints at the presence of an antonym.



Dianna appeared to be a very young lady, but those who knew her knew that she was

The two opposite points of view are:

1. That Dianna is moral and upstanding.

2. That she is iniquitous

moral and upstanding

iniquitous

therefore means the opposite of

Iniquitous must mean evil and immoral


Context Clues: AntonymsNow You Give It A Try!

David was very outgoing as opposed to his older sister.coy

What does the word coy mean here?

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Context Clues: AntonymsDavid was very outgoing

his coy older sister.

Did you find the hint words? as opposed

to

Coy must mean the opposite of outgoing!


Context Clues: DetailsA writer is using details as context clues when they give us explanations or examples as hints about the word that they don’t think we will know.


Context Clues: Details

There are several different kinds of Context Clues that are Details.

Details that are examples of the unknown word.

Details that tell why the unknown word has taken place.

Details that explain how the word relates to other things the author has stated.


Let’s Look at an Example:Context Clues: Details

Father was because Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.

ecstatic

What does the word ecstatic mean in this sentence?


Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.

Context Clues: DetailsThere is a special word in this sentence that hints at the presence of a detail. The word

BECAUSE tells us that the writer is about to say why Father was ecstatic.

becauseFather was ecstatic“Ecstatic” was how Father felt

Ecstatic must mean the same as happy!


Context Clues: DetailsNow You Give It A Try!

Brian was when he left the school building. He ran through the halls, jumped in his car, and sped off.

expeditious

What does the word expeditious mean here?



Brian was expeditious when he left the school building.

Did you figure out what types of details the writer is giving us about how Brian left school?

How did Brian leave?He ran through the halls, jumped in his car, and sped off.


Context Clues: Practice

Now it is your tu

rn to follow the

clues!

The next few slides are sentences with context clues that you can hunt out on your own. Write down your answers as you go along.


Context Clues: Practice #1Mallery’s mom thought that the new

outfit that she had bought for her was . Mallery did not want to

break it to her, but it was totally out of style.

modish

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Context Clues: Practice #2

, not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day.

Insomnia

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The woman enjoyed the of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.

Savor

Questions:Which type of context clue is being used here?What does the word savor mean in this sentence?



The day had proven to be very . Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside.

torrid

Questions:Which type of context clue is being used here?What does the word torrid mean in this sentence?



It is our custom that the bride and groom only wear the finest on their wedding day.

raiment

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Though many types of birds fly in groups, Eagles are birds of solitude.

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Context Clues: Practice

Now, lets see how you did!


Context Clues: Practice Answer #1

Mallery’s mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought for her was modish. Mallery did not want to break it to her, but it was totally out of style.

This context clue was an Antonym. Here, modish means the same as stylish.



Insomnia, not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day.

The context clue here was Rewording. Here, insomnia means not able to sleep at night.



The woman enjoyed the savor of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.

This context clue was a Detail. Here, savor means the same as flavor.



The day had proven to be very torrid. Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside.

This context clue was a synonym. Here, torrid means the same as hot.



It is our custom that the bride and groom only wear the finest raiment on their wedding day.

This context clue was a Detail. Here, raiment means clothes.



Though many types of birds fly in groups, Eagles are birds of solitude.

This context clue was an antonym. Here, solitude means to be alone.


1. Julie bought a gift for her mom at a cart in the mall. The kiosk sells special chocolate candies.

In this sentence, the word kiosk means a. Car b. Office c. Department d. cart 2. I ate a portion of everything on my plate when I ate a

small piece of meat, a small piece of bread, and a small piece of chocolate pie.

In this sentence, the word portion means a. Whole b. Piece c. Spoiled d. complete

Now its your turn. (1-6)What type of Context Clue is being used here? Then select the correct answer for the meaning.

3. Birds that migrate, such as some ducks and geese, leave their home in the winter.

In this sentence, the word migrate means a. swimming b. To move c. flying

4. There are many forms of transportation, such as a bus, a car, or a train, that can get you to the zoo.

In this sentence, the word transportation means

a. toys b. Animals c. System for moving people or things d. times

yo 5. A limerick is a fun way to use words. You can make up poems, rhymes, and songs.

In this sentence, the word limerick means a. Verse b. Copy c. Report d. text

6. Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.

In this sentence, the word precipitation means a. lightening b. Water that falls from the sky c. thunder

Now try some test questions.

You will now answer question number 7-16. You will read each passage and answer the following question by selecting the correct answer. Only write the letter of your choice.

Narrative Writing A. Any type of writing that tells a story. 1. usually told in chronological order (order in which events occurred in time) 2. may be fiction, nonfiction, or poetry B. Narrator: person telling the story C. Narration: act or process of telling a story

As you read, always think about how the sequence of events is important to a story.

Usually the beginning, middle, and end of a story tell events in the order they happened.

Record a story’s sequence of events, as you read.

End

Middle

Beginning

“The Three Little Pigs” At the beginning, the pigs build their

houses. In the middle, the wolf destroys two of

the houses. At the end, the third pig outsmarts the

wolf.

End

Middle

Beginning

“Papa’s Parrot” 1) merely (adv.) no more than; simply 2) clusters (n.) numbers of things of the

same sort that are grouped together; bunches

3) ignored (v.) paid no attention to 4) shipments (n.) deliveries or acts of

sending goods 5) resumed (v.) began again; continued 6) perch (n.) roost for a bird

1) merely (adv.) no more than; simply

The child who fell down was merely scared, not injured.

Synonyms: only, purely

Write one sentence using the word merely.

2) clusters (n.) numbers of things of the same sort that are grouped together; bunches

Grapes grow in clusters on vines. Synonyms: batch, lot, set, clump,

collection Antonyms: single, item Draw a cluster of grapes.

3) ignored (v.) paid no attention to

I ignored his rude comment and went on talking.

Synonyms: overlook, disregard, pass over

Antonyms: value, listen (to), appreciate Think of a situation when it is beneficial

to ignore your surroundings.

4) shipments (n.) deliveries or acts of sending goods

A freak snowstorm delayed the shipments of fruit.

Draw a ship that has containers on board.

5) resumed (v.) began again; continued

The campers resumed the hike after stopping for lunch.

Synonyms: proceed, restart Antonyms: stop, quit, terminate What happens at a baseball game if it

starts to storm? What do you do when the storm passes?

6) perch (n.) roost for a bird

The robin found a perch on a high branch of the tree.

Synonyms: roost, land Antonyms: rise, soar, hover

Draw a picture of a bird sitting on a branch.

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