10 Questions
What are context clues?
Hints given by the speaker/author to define a difficult word
Which type of context clue uses a similar word or phrase to help define a vocabulary word?
Synonym
In the sentence 'She heard the cry of the banshee, a spirit that suggests the death of a family member, last night.', what type of context clue is 'a spirit that suggests the death of a family member'?
Definition/Explanation
What type of context clue uses an opposite word or phrase to give a hint about the meaning of a word?
Antonym
What type of context clue defines the exact meaning of a vocabulary word in the sentence?
Definition/Explanation
What is the purpose of context clues?
To help define difficult words
Which type of context clue uses an opposite word or phrase to give a hint about the meaning of a word?
Antonym
In context clues, which type uses a similar word or phrase to help define a vocabulary word?
Synonym
What is the purpose of context clues?
To provide hints for defining difficult words
Which of the following is an example of a context clue?
The use of synonyms or antonyms
Study Notes
Context Clues
- Context clues are hints in a sentence or passage that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words.
Types of Context Clues
- Synonym clues: use a similar word or phrase to help define a vocabulary word.
- Antonym clues: use an opposite word or phrase to give a hint about the meaning of a word.
- Definition clues: define the exact meaning of a vocabulary word in the sentence.
Example of Context Clues
- In the sentence 'She heard the cry of the banshee, a spirit that suggests the death of a family member, last night.', 'a spirit that suggests the death of a family member' is an example of a definition clue.
Purpose of Context Clues
- The purpose of context clues is to help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words without directly stating the definition.
Test your understanding of context clues with this quiz. Learn to identify and interpret different types of context clues, such as definition/explanation clues, synonym clues, antonym clues, and example/illustration clues. Enhance your listening and comprehension skills by mastering context clues.
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