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Context Clues
Reading Strategy

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Reading Strategy
useful in any genre or subject
increases reading ability and comprehension
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DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE
Explanation: The writer adds the definition of a word within the sentence.
Example: People should be intolerant of ignorance—they should not put up with it.
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Multiple Choice
What would be the best definition of the bold word?
People should be intolerant of ignorance—they should not put up with it.
not putting up with something.
putting up with something
accepting
ignore facts and truths
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SYNONYM CONTEXT CLUE
Explanation: The writer adds words that mean the same thing as the unfamiliar word.
Example: Mrs. Flowers had a kindly, benign manner.
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Multiple Choice
What would be the best synonym of the bold word?
Mrs. Flowers had a kindly, benign manner.
flowers
manner
kindly
had
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Multiple Choice
Using the clue provided, which answer would make the best inference for the definition of benign?
overbearing
neutral
aggravated
friendly
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ANTONYM CONTEXT CLUE
Explanation: The writer adds words that mean the opposite of the unfamiliar word.
Example: Mrs. Flowers did not have the taut look thin people often have; she seemed relaxed and casual.
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Multiple Choice
What would be the best antonym of the bold word?
Mrs. Flowers did not have the taut look thin people often have; she seemed relaxed and casual.
flowers
relaxed
people
thin
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Multiple Choice
Using the clue provided, which answer would make the best inference for the definition of taut?
angry
tense
kindly
casual
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EXAMPLE CONTEXT CLUE
Explanation: The writer adds examples that hint at the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Example: Mrs. Flower’s gracious actions—giving Marguerite attention, baking cookies for her, lending her books—made the girl feel special.
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Using the clue provided, which answer would make the best inference for the definition of gracious?
ignorant
intolerant
tolerant
compassionate
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Multiple Choice
Using context clues, make the best inference for the definition of the bolded word:
The arbitrator, the neutral person chosen to settle the dispute, arrived at her decision.
goalie of a soccer game
neutral person chosen to settle a dispute
a lawyer defending a criminal
a lawyer prosecuting a criminal
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Multiple Choice
Using context clues, make the best inference for the definition of the bolded word:
When the team won the tournament, the players went berserk. They started acting crazy and jumping around with wild excitement.
to react violently to something
to be fully in control of ones self
to act out of control
to remain calm in the face of chaos
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Multiple Choice
Using context clues, make the best inference for the definition of the bolded word:
Most cultures have certain behaviors that are considered taboo, such as swearing in church, asking someone how much money they make, or inquiring about someone’s age.
types of different cultures
being annoying
acts that should be mandated per culture
norms that are not acceptable
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Multiple Choice
Using context clues, make the best inference for the definition of the bolded word:
Unlike Jamaal’s room, which was immaculate, Jeffrey’s room was very messy.
to be perfect
to be wildly out of control
to be messy
to be smelly
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