CONTEXT CLUES

Ms. Mariel E. delos Angeles, LPT

 IV.
PRE - TEST

MULTIPLE CHOICES
Directions. Read and analyze the statements below. Identify the meaning of the highlighted words.
Choose the letter that expresses the correct answer and put it on your English notebook.
1. Every atlas has its own legend.
A) mythical story B) famous person C) explanation of symbols
2. A public library is a resource the entire community can draw on.
A) illustrate B) approach C) utilize
3. Above the snow line, any mountain hollow is permanently occupied with snow.
A) filled B) busy C) full
4. A business concerns with two or more owners is referred to as a partnership.
A)  firm  B) worry C) want
5. The root of the horseradish plant has a biting taste.
A)  chewing  B) sharp C)  sarcastic
 Learning Activity 1: KWL Chart

What I Know What I Want to Know What I Learned

     
Learning Activity 2: Word Map

  For example:
  Dating
 
   
   
   
   
  (Other forms of the word)
(Matching dictionary definition  
and its function in a sentence)  
 
 
Date
 
(Vocabulary Word)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(Example sentence/phrase from (Your very own composition
dictionary or internet)
  sentence, at least 5 sentences)
Source:https://www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/wordmapsample.pdf

 
 CONTEXT CLUES
What does a context mean?
Context is a set of ideas that surrounds a word or situation
What words or phrases might fit the context?
Tropical
Hot
Beautiful
Palm trees
■ 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.
■ The clue may appear within the same sentence or on the next sentences. It
is important to read between the lines because it is the way to develop our
vocabulary and comprehension.
■ By the use of context clues, we can define a sentence or a paragraph
without looking on the dictionary. Authors or writers often use punctuation
marks to help you figure out the meaning of a particular sentence it
includes: comma, dashes, or parenthesis.
What are the different types of Context clues?
Let me give you some IDEAS!
I-nference
D-efinition
E-xplanation
A-ntonym
S-ynonyms

■ Inference the meaning of an unfamiliar word can be inferred (guessed) from the
description of a situation. The author provides non‐specific clues, often spread over the
sentence or number of sentences.
Example:
You don’t need to worry about talking with Sir Elmer. He is an affable principal.
■ Definition- the meaning of the vocabulary word is in the sentence itself, usually following the
vocabulary word.
Example:
Sir Elmer is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.
■ Example this type of context clue uses examples to help the reader infer the meaning of the
vocabulary word.
Example:
Sir Elmer is an affable principal. He knows everybody’s name. If you have a problem, talk to
him.
■ Antonym- the sentence uses a word with an opposite definition to give the meaning of the
vocabulary word.
Example:
I miss sir Elmer. Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable. Sir was so affable.
■ Synonym- the sentence uses a similar word to help explain the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Example:
Sir Elmer is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Nora do you remember how kind she was.
 Clues (Signal Words)
 
The following are signal words that are commonly used in sentences
using context clues:
 
Inference:
look for clues over several words, phrase or sentences.
Definition:
is/are, is/are called, and that is.
Explanation:
for example, for instance, including, such as, specifically, and to
illustrate.
Antonym:
but, however, unless, otherwise, although, instead of, and on the
contrary.
Synonym:
comma (,), semi colon (;), dashes (-), and parenthesis (()).