The following are the samples of context clues used in vocabulary building and reading comprehension.

1. Context Clues

2. Synonyms
Word implying the same meaning.
Ex. She looks exactly the same with
her mother. I hope they have similar
attitude too.

3. Antonym
Word that means the opposite of
what it describes.
Ex. Jose is lazy and his brother is
hardworking.

4. Definition / etymology
Signals the meaning (phrase or
clause) of a particular word. It uses
the artciles: The and A
Ex.
The seahorse, a sea creature, is a
proof that God made animals unique.

5. Example
There is a touch of “enumeration”. It
gives a lot options and gives out too
many examples.
Ex. A fruit is the product of a particular
plant like mango, guava, pineapple
and grapes.

6. Comparison
Use in comparing and showing
similar ideas between subjects.
Identifier for comparison are the
“just as”, “similarly” , “alike”, “also”
Ex. Weariness and pain were
etched on his face. It is as though
he were screaming for help.

7. Prefix
A letter or group of letters
added at the beginning of
a word
Ex.
pre- (before)
un- (not)
mis- (wrong, lack)
re- (repeat)
dis- (opposite/absence)

8. Suffix
A letter or group of letters
added at the end of a word
Ex.
-ly
-ness
-tion
-ing
-ed

9. Homophones
Words that are pronounced like
another words but is different in
meaning and spelling.
Ex.
two, too, to
read (past tense), red

10. Homographs
Words that are spelled the same but
is different from its meaning and
pronunciation.
Ex.
bow, bow
bass, bass

11. Homonyms
Words that are spelled and
pronounced the same but different
in meaning.
Ex.
quail, quail