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On the Search for Context Clues
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Has this ever happened to you?
Sammy is reading. He comes to a word he doesn’t recognize… What should he do?
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There are 5 main types of context clues!
He should look for context clues! There are 5 main types of context clues!
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Definition or Explanation
Clues #1 D Sometimes the author defines the word for the reader soon after it is used in a sentence. TOP SECRET
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Definition or Explanation
Clues #1 D EXAMPLE: Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.
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Synonym or Restatement
Clues #2 S TOP SECRET Sometimes the author uses a synonym, or restates the word in a simpler way.
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Synonym or Restatement Definition or Explanation
Mr Synonym or Restatement Clues #2 S S EXAMPLE: Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was? Definition or Explanation Clue
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TOP SECRET Antonym or Contrast Clues #3 A
Sometimes the author presents the opposite meaning somewhere nearby so that two words can be contrasted.
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Antonym or Contrast Clues
#3 A EXAMPLE: I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable. Mr. Fry was so affable.
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TOP SECRET Example Clues #4 E
Sometimes the author includes examples to explain the meaning of a word.
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Example Clues #4 E EXAMPLE:
Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He knows everybody name. If you have a problem, just talk to him.
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TOP SECRET Inference Clues #5
Sometimes the word is not clarified in the same sentence. The reader must look for clues and make connections to their own experiences or what they already know about a topic.
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Inference Clues #5 EXAMPLE:
If I don’t have to worry about talking to him, he must be easy to talk to. EXAMPLE: You don’t need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an affable principal.
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Let’s search for word meanings using
Context Clues!
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What do YOU think betrothed means?
Amari and Besa had been formally betrothed to each other last year. They would be allowed to marry in a year. What do YOU think betrothed means? How did you use context clues to help you determine the meaning? Note: Different people may use different clues! Inference, Example Hmm… betrothed
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Betrothed is to promise to give in marriage.
Answer Betrothed is to promise to give in marriage.
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What does mottephobia mean?
It is somewhat surprising that Kristi has mottephobia. After all, she loves butterflies! What does mottephobia mean? How do you know? Contrast Hmm… mottephobia
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Mottephobia is the fear of moths!
Answer Mottephobia is the fear of moths!
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What does amaxophobia mean? How do you know?
Jaime has amaxophobia. He has a fear of riding in cars. What does amaxophobia mean? How do you know? Definition Hmm… amaxophobia
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Amaxophobia is the fear of riding in cars.
Answer Amaxophobia is the fear of riding in cars.
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What does coulrophobia mean?
My sister will not go to the circus. She has coulrophobia. When she sees a person with white make-up, a big red nose, crazy hair, and gigantic feet, she is frightened beyond belief! What does coulrophobia mean? How do you know? Inference, Example Hmm… coulrophobia
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Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns.
Answer Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns.
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What does Samhainophobia mean?
Brandon is totally different than his brother, Alex. Alex loves anything spooky like ghosts, witches, and zombies, but Brandon has Samhainophobia. He won’t even go trick-or-treating! What does Samhainophobia mean? How do you know? Antonym/Contrast, Inference Hmm… Samhainophobia
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Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
Answer Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
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What does melissophobia mean?
Melissa has melissophobia. It started when she was a kindergartener, and she was stung ten times when she was walking home from school. What does melissophobia mean? How do you know? Inference Hmm… melissophobia
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Melissophobia is the fear of bees.
Answer Melissophobia is the fear of bees.
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Which type of context clue
Before the game yesterday, Luke was active and excited. Today, however, he seems rather melancholy. Which of the following words means about the same as melancholy? happy gloomy surprised shy Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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That movie looks intriguing to me. I want to see it!
2. Which of the following words means about the same as intriguing? interesting ugly boring funny Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue did you use?
I am very indecisive when it comes to shopping for clothes. My mother hates it when I keep returning to the dressing room to try on the same clothes over and over. Which of the following phrases means about the same as indecisive? not wanting to waste money not caring what decision is made quick to make a decision unable to make a decision Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue did you use?
In my opinion, Bailey’s actions are detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully! 4. Which of the following words means about the same as detestable? funny serious horrible helpful Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Cole is an inquisitive student. He asks many questions.
5. Which of the following words means about the same as inquisitive? lazy smart perfect questioning Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue
When my parents asked my brother where he wanted to eat on his birthday, he nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders. Which of the following words means about the same as nonchalantly? sadly unconcerned hungrily playfully Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue did you use?
The movie director decided to capture the serene mood by filming the scene at sunset beside a still lake. Which of the following words means about the same as serene? calm fast loud comical Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue
Cora is an earnest student. She tries her best, turns in her homework, studies for tests, and never gives up. 8. Which of the following words means about the same as earnest? angry silly serious helpless Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue did you use?
It was the first day of summer vacation, and the kids felt liberated! No more homework, no more tests, and no more alarm clocks for two long months! Which of the following words means about the same as liberated? free active shameless depressed Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue did you use?
We are hoping to fly to my grandparents’ house for Christmas, but the weather forecast shows abominable weather on the day of our flight. I sure home we don’t get stuck spending Christmas in an airport! 10. Which of the following words means about the same as abominable? white surprising unpleasant perfect Inference TOP SECRET Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue did you use?
He is a rather tenacious individual. He can be quite stubborn at times. Which of the following words means about the same as tenacious? friendly unsure weak stubborn Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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Which type of context clue did you use?
Those two girls couldn’t be more different! Erica always sees the good in everything, while Samantha tends to be pessimistic. 12. Which of the following phrases means about the same as pessimistic? a positive outlook on life a negative outlook on life shy and timid friendly and outgoing Antonym/Contrast Which type of context clue did you use?
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Is there a skunk around here? Which type of context clue did you use?
That odor is repugnant! Is there a skunk around here? 13. Which of the following words means about the same as repugnant? lovely surprising disgusting favorable Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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That cartoon character is a rather menacing villain.
14. Which of the following words means about the same as menacing? practical impatient strong evil Inference Which type of context clue did you use?
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CONTEXLT CLUES 14. Which of the following words means
about the same as menacing? practical impatient strong evil THE END Inference
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