The document explains context clues as hints from an author that assist readers in understanding unknown words, enhancing reading comprehension. It includes an activity with sentences where readers must identify the correct meaning of underlined words. The provided examples cover various vocabularies, encouraging readers to use context to infer definitions.

1. CONTEXT
CLUES

2. CONTEXT CLUES
These are hints an author gives the
readers to help figure out the meaning
of the unknown words
It helps people to become better and
perceptive readers

4. ACTIVITY:
Directions: Read each sentences carefully.
Encircle the letter that corresponds to the
meaning of the underlined word.

5. 1. The tough task was filled with inherent
danger.
A. External
B. Overflowing
C. Built-in
D. Few

6. 2. Please nullify our agreement. I am not
interested anymore
A. Reject
B. Cancel
C. Continue
D. Improve

7. 3. The ranivorous hawk, an animal that eats
frogs, is found in Central and Eastern
Africa
A. Amphibian-eater
B. Fish-eater
C. Snake-eater
D. Frog-eater

8. 4. I used a bumbershot to protect me from
the rain
A. Umbrella
B. Raincoat
C. Boots
D. Hat

9. 5. I have a plethora of cookies. You can get
some.
A. Excess
B. Shortfall
C. Scarcity
D. Shortage

10. 5. I have a plethora of cookies. You can get
some.
A. Excess
B. Shortfall
C. Scarcity
D. Shortage