Has this ever happened to you Sammy is reading He comes to a word he doesnt recognize What should he do H e should look for context clues There are 5 main types of context clues Definition ID: 641610
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On the Search
f
or
Context CluesSlide2
Has this ever happened to you?
Sammy is reading.
He comes to a word he doesn’t recognize…
What should
he do?Slide3
H
e should look for context clues!
There are 5 main types of context clues!Slide4
Definition
or Explanation
Clues
#1
Sometimes the author defines the word for the reader soon after it is used in a sentence.
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DSlide5
Definition
or Explanation
Clues
#1
EXAMPLE:
Mr.
Fry
is an
affable
principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.
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Synonym
or Restatement
Clues
#2
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Sometimes the author uses a synonym, or restates the word in a simpler way.
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Mr
Definition
or Explanation
Clue
#2
EXAMPLE:
Mr. Fry is quite
affable
. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
Synonym
or Restatement
Clues
S
SSlide8
Antonym
or Contrast
Clues
#3
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Sometimes the author presents the opposite meaning somewhere nearby so that two words can be contrasted.
ASlide9
#3
EXAMPLE:
I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable. Mr. Fry was so
affable
.
Antonym
or Contrast
Clues
ASlide10
Example
Clues
#4
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Sometimes the author includes examples to explain the meaning of a word.
ESlide11
#4
EXAMPLE:
Mr. Fry is an
affable
principal. He knows everybody name. If you have a problem, just talk to him.
Example
Clues
ESlide12
Inference
Clues
#5
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Sometimes the word is not clarified in the same sentence. The reader must look for clues and
make connections to their own experiences or what they already know about a topic
.Slide13
#5
EXAMPLE:
You don’t need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an
affable
principal.
Inference
Clues
If I don’t have to worry about talking to him, he must be easy to talk to.Slide14
Let’s search for word meanings using
Context Clues!Slide15
Amari and
Besa
had been formally betrothed to each other last year. They would be allowed to marry in a year.
What do YOU think
betrothed
means?
How did you use context clues to help you determine the meaning?
Note:
Different people may use different clues!
Hmm…
betrothedSlide16
Answer
Betrothed
is to promise to give in marriage.Slide17
It is somewhat surprising that Kristi has
mottephobia
. After all, she
loves
butterflies!
What does
mottephobia
mean?
How do you know?
Hmm…
mottephobiaSlide18
Answer
Mottephobia
is the fear of moths!Slide19
Jaime has
amaxophobia
. He has a fear of riding in cars.
What does
amaxophobia
mean?
How do you know?
Hmm…
amaxophobiaSlide20
Answer
Amaxophobia
is the fear of riding in cars.Slide21
My sister will not go to the circus. She has
coulrophobia
. When she sees a person with white make-up, a big red nose, crazy hair, and gigantic feet, she is frightened beyond belief!
What does
coulrophobia
mean?
How do you know?
Hmm…
coulrophobiaSlide22
Answer
Coulrophobia
is the fear of clowns.Slide23
Brandon is totally different than his brother, Alex. Alex loves anything spooky like ghosts, witches, and zombies, but Brandon has
Samhainophobia
. He won’t even go trick-or-treating!
What does
Samhainophobia
mean?
How do you know?
Hmm…
SamhainophobiaSlide24
Answer
Samhainophobia
is the fear of Halloween.Slide25
Melissa has
melissophobia
. It started when she was a kindergartener, and she was stung ten times when she was walking home from school.
What does
melissophobia
mean?
How do you know?
Hmm…
melissophobiaSlide26
Answer
Melissophobia
is the fear of bees.Slide27
Before the game yesterday, Luke was active and excited. Today, however, he seems rather
melancholy
.
Which of the following words means about
the same as
melancholy
?h
appy
g
loomy
s
urprised
shy
Which type of context clue
did
you
use?Slide28
That movie looks
intriguing
to me.
I want to see it!
2. Which of the following words means about
the same as
intriguing?
interesting
ugly
boring
funny
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide29
I am very
indecisive
when it comes to shopping for clothes. My mother hates it when I keep returning to the dressing room to try on the same clothes over and over.
Which of the following phrases
means about the same as
indecisive
?
not wanting to waste money
not caring what decision is made
quick to make a decision
u
nable to make a decision
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide30
In my opinion, Bailey’s actions are
detestable
.
In fact, I think she is a bully!
4
. Which of the following words means about
the same as detestable
?
funny
serious
horrible
helpful
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide31
Cole is an
inquisitive
student. He asks many questions.
5. Which of the following words means about
the same as
inquisitive
?lazy
smart
perfect
questioning
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide32
When my parents asked my brother where he wanted to eat on his birthday, he
nonchalantly
shrugged his shoulders.
Which of the following words means
about the same as
nonchalantly
?
sadly
unconcerned
hungrily
playfully
Which type of context clue
did
you
use?Slide33
The movie director decided to capture the
serene
mood by filming the scene at sunset beside a still lake.
Which of the following words
means about the same as
serene
?
calm
fast
loud
comical
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide34
Cora is an
earnest
student. She tries her best, turns in her homework, studies for tests, and never gives up.
8. Which of the following words means
about the same as
earnest
?angry
silly
serious
helpless
Which type of context clue
did
you
use?Slide35
It was the first day of summer vacation, and the kids felt
liberated
! No more homework, no more tests, and no more alarm clocks for two long months!
Which of the following words means
about the same as
liberated?
free
active
shameless
depressed
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide36
We are hoping to fly to my grandparents’ house for Christmas, but the weather forecast shows
abominable
weather on the day of our flight. I sure home we don’t get stuck spending Christmas in an airport!
10. Which of the following words means
about the same as
abominable?
white
surprising
unpleasant
perfect
Which type of context clue did
you
use?
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He is a rather
tenacious
individual. He can be quite stubborn at times.
Which of the following words means
about the same as
tenacious
?
friendly
unsure
weak
stubborn
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide38
Those two girls couldn’t be more different! Erica always sees the good in everything, while Samantha tends to be
pessimistic
.
12. Which of the following phrases
means about the same as
pessimistic
?
a positive outlook on life
a
negative
outlook on life
shy and timid
friendly
and
outgoing
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide39
That odor is
repugnant
!
Is there a skunk around here?
13. Which of the following words means
about the same as repugnant
?
lovely
surprising
disgusting
favorable
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide40
That cartoon character is a rather
menacing
villain.
14. Which of the following words means
about the same as
menacing
?practical
impatient
strong
evil
Which type of context clue did
you
use?Slide41
CONTEXLT CLUES
14. Which of the following words means
about the same as
menacing
?
practical
impatient
strong
evil
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