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Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. There are four main types of context clues: definition/explanation, which directly defines the word; restatement/synonym, which uses a similar word; contrast/antonym, which contrasts the word's meaning; and inference/general context, which relies on common sense to infer the meaning. Understanding context clues can help readers comprehend new vocabulary from context in what they are reading.
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Context clues are hints in the text that help readers understand unfamiliar words based on the surrounding context. There are three main types of context clues: definition clues explicitly define the word, synonym clues use a word with a similar meaning, and antonym clues use an opposite word. Authors include these context clues so readers can logically infer the meaning of new words based on surrounding context without needing a dictionary. Mastering context clues improves reading comprehension.
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This document discusses different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unknown words:
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2. Synonym clues provide words with the same meaning.
3. Contrast/antonym clues use opposite words or contrasting ideas.
4. Example clues give specific instances of the concept.
5. Inference clues require using prior knowledge and reasoning to understand the meaning. Context clues alone may not provide a complete definition and sometimes the passage contains no clues.
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Context clues
- 2. CONTEXT CLUES Context clues are words and phrases in a sentence which help you reason out the meaning of an unfamiliar word. Oftentimes you can figure out the meanings of new or unfamiliar vocabulary by paying attention to the surrounding language.
- 3. HOW TO UNDERSTAND NEW WORDS USING CONTEXT CLUES?
- 4. FOUR TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES 1. Definition / Explanation 2. Restatement / Synonym 3. Contrast / Antonym 4. Inference / General Context Clues
- 5. DEFINITION / EXPLANATION The new term may be formally defined, or sufficient explanation may be given within the sentence or in the following sentence. Signals words: is defined as, means, the term, [a term in boldface or italics] set off with commas.
- 6. DEFINITION / EXPLANATION EXAMPLE The arbitrator, the neutral person chosen to settle the dispute, arrived at her decision. What could be the definition of arbitrator in this sentence ? arbitrator - the neutral person chosen to settle the dispute
- 7. RESTATEMENT / SYNONYMS Another word or phrase with the same or a similar meaning of the unfamiliar word is used. Signal words:in other word, that is, also known as, sometimes called, or
- 8. RESTATEMENT / SYNONYMS EXAMPLE The dromedary, commonly called a camel, stores fat in its hump. What could be the definition of dromedary in this sentence? Dromedary- a camel
- 9. CONTRAST / ANTONYM An opposite meaning context clue contrasts the meaning of the an unfamiliar word. Signal words: but, in contrast, however, instead of, unlike, yet.
- 10. CONTRAST / ANTONYM EXAMPLE Unlike his quiet and low key family, Brad is garrulous. What could be the definition of garrulous in this sentence? garrulous -excessively talkative
- 11. The meaning of an unfamiliar word can be inferred the experience and background knowledge of the reader; "common sense" and logic. Signals: the information may be something basically familiar to the reader. INFERENCE/GENERAL CONTEXT CLUES
- 12. INFERENCE/GENERAL CONTEXT CLUES EXAMPLE Katie’s belligerence surprised everyone. She threw her book across the room, glared at Chris, and then pushed him to the floor. What could be the definition of belligerence in this sentence? Belligerence-aggressive or warlike behaviour