The document discusses using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words when reading. It provides examples of context clues including definitions, examples, synonyms, and antonyms in sentences. It also includes questions to help readers analyze context clues like what part of speech the word is and other clues in the sentence. The purpose is to help readers figure out the meaning of new words through analyzing the context in which they appear.

1. When you read, you often come to
words you don’t know. One way a reader
figures out the meaning of a new word
is by looking for…
CONTEXT CLUESCONTEXT CLUES!

2. Context is theContext is the settingsetting in which thein which the
word appears. The context for aword appears. The context for a
word can be…word can be…

3. How can I figure out
unknown words?
What is the
passage
mostly
about?
What part of
speech is the
word?
What other
words in the
sentence
give you
clues?

5. I am going to
sprinklesprinkle
flowers on the
stage.
a. boil
b. pink
c. pound
d. scatter
What isWhat is
thethe
sentencesentence
about?about?
What part ofWhat part of
speech is thespeech is the
word?word?
What other wordsWhat other words
in the sentencein the sentence
are clues?are clues?
scatterscatter

6. The crowd began
applaudingapplauding to
show they liked
her performance.
a. drawing
b. calling
c. clapping
d. actress
What isWhat is
thethe
sentencesentence
about?about?
What part ofWhat part of
speech is thespeech is the
word?word?
What other wordsWhat other words
in the sentencein the sentence
are clues?are clues?
clappingclapping

7. The department
store was
advertisingadvertising the
newest clothes
for fall.
a. showing
b. playing
c. sending
d. sale
What isWhat is
thethe
sentencesentence
about?about?
What part ofWhat part of
speech is thespeech is the
word?word?
What other wordsWhat other words
in the sentencein the sentence
are clues?are clues?
showingshowing

8. The building will
collapsecollapse if
repairs aren’t
made soon!
a. pass
b. stairs
c. fall
d. plow
What isWhat is
thethe
sentencesentence
about?about?
What part ofWhat part of
speech is thespeech is the
word?word?
What other wordsWhat other words
in the sentencein the sentence
are clues?are clues?
fallfall

9. After lunch the
class was drowsydrowsy
and had trouble
paying attention.
a. Sleepy
b. late
c. medical
d. hungry
What isWhat is
thethe
sentencesentence
about?about?
What part ofWhat part of
speech is thespeech is the
word?word?
What other wordsWhat other words
in the sentencein the sentence
are clues?are clues?
sleepysleepy

10. Let’s take a look at
specific types of context
clues.

11. An example is given.
The company needs to increase its’
revenuesrevenues. For example, it hopes to get
more money.

12. The word is explained.
Thomas found it hard to gaugegauge, or try
to determine, the speed of the ball.

13. There are synonyms.
The fragilefragile vase shattered because it
was delicate and frail.

14. There are antonyms.
When the teacher shouted in class
many idleidle students then became
busy.