USING CONTEXT CLUES

CONTEXT CLUES are hints found within a

sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader
can use to understand the meanings of new or
unfamiliar words.
TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES

1. INFERENCE CLUES/ GENERAL

CONTEXT CLUES- a word’s definition is not
explained.
Example: Tim’s pugnacious behavior made his
opponent back down.
TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES

2.DEFINITION CLUES- a word’s definition

is explained in the sentence.

Example: A conga is a barrel- shaped drum.

TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES

3. EXAMPLE CLUES- an example of the

word is given following the sentence or within
the sentence.
Example: She made a school infraction by
throwing snowballs at recess.
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4. ANTONYM CLUES- The word is clarified

by giving the opposite meaning.

Example: Littering is an infraction .We need to

respect our school.
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5. SYNONYM CLUES- Other word with

similar meaning is used in the sentence.

Example: Littering is an infraction and

violation of the law.
Infer the meaning of the underlined words
using context clues.
Throngs of people went shopping at the mall the day after
Thanksgiving.
A. Few
B. Crowds
C. Small groups
D. everyone
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using context clues.
The annual country fair was the biggest event of the year.
Everyone enjoyed the food and the games.
A. Big
B. Great
C. Yearly
D. monthly
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using context clues.
“I know I shouldn’t have eaten all of that candy”John said,
“now I feel queasy.”
A. sick
B. hyper
C. great
D. lazy
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using context clues.
On this very dark Halloween, none of the kids dared to
venture into the spooky cemetery.
A. peek
B. walk
C. run
D. to do something risky
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using context clues.
It took 30 minutes for Joe to coax Jill out of the bed. Jill was
up late last night and didn’t get much sleep.
A. push
B. sleep
C. pick someone up
D. Get someone to do something
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using context clues.
Brandon could see her distress, so he gave her a great big
hug.
A. pain
B. joy
C. mood
D. happiness
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using context clues.
It certainly was tranquil listening to the ocean waves and
birds chirping.
A. happy
B. annoying
C. peaceful
D. disturbing
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using context clues.
I was content after eating that delicious meal and tasty
dessert.
A. unhappy
B. satisfied
C. distressed
D. sorrowful
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using context clues.
We all had sorrowful looks on our faces as one of our best
friends waved good bye for the last time.
A. sad
B. joyful
C. excited
D. delighted
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using context clues.
1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was determined to bring
equality and fairness to all men and women, regardless of the
color of the skin.

A. forced
B. undriven
C. unmotivated
D. strongly motivated
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using context clues.
2. Molly and her friend were running in the house. Molly
knocked a lamp over and broke it. Molly’s mother went into
a rage when she told her about the broken lamp.

A. tears
B. glass
C. anger
D. silence
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using context clues.
3. Two boys were walking through the woods. As they were
walking, they discovered an old fort. They wanted to go in
the fort, but they were too scared.

A. old
B. toy
C. played
D. found
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using context clues.
4. My teacher likes when I assist her. I like to pick up papers,
clean the classroom, and take things to the office. She says
that I am a great helper.

A. play
B. smile
C. clean
D. help
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using context clues.
5. Rachel and Liza went to the movies. The movie was
humorous. They laughed so hard they were almost crying.

A. seroius
B. sad
C. scary
D. funny
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using context clues.
5. Rachel and Liza went to the movies. The movie was
humorous. They laughed so hard they were almost crying.

A. seroius
B. sad
C. scary
D. funny