Context Clues: Contrast

Context Clues Words or phrases that help to explain unfamiliar words in a text Useful when reading about unfamiliar subjects like: – History – Social Studies – Science – Technology

Contrast Context Clues Words or phrases that mean the opposite of an unfamiliar word The reader will realize that the unfamiliar word means the opposite of the context clue

Looking for Contrast Context Clues Find signal words like: – but – however – although – on the other hand

Examples The sagacity of the older women is welcoming, but the foolishness of the younger women made me turn aside. Patrick slumbered until ten, although his sister awakened early to begin her chores. We quickly made our way through the crowd; however, the other team wandered sluggishly behind us.