Use Context to Self-Correct Reading - 3rd Grade Reading
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Which context clue type uses examples such as “for example” or “such as”?
Which context clue type uses examples such as “for example” or “such as”?
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Example clue. Example clues provide specific instances to illustrate meaning.
Example clue. Example clues provide specific instances to illustrate meaning.
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Choose the word that fits the context: “She used a spoon to ____ the soup.” (stir / tear)
Choose the word that fits the context: “She used a spoon to ____ the soup.” (stir / tear)
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stir. Spoons are used for stirring, not tearing.
stir. Spoons are used for stirring, not tearing.
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Identify the best fix using context: “The farmer milked the hen.” Which word should replace hen?
Identify the best fix using context: “The farmer milked the hen.” Which word should replace hen?
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cow. Farmers milk cows, not hens; context reveals the error.
cow. Farmers milk cows, not hens; context reveals the error.
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Choose the best meaning from context: “The trail was narrow, but it was still safe to walk.” What does narrow mean?
Choose the best meaning from context: “The trail was narrow, but it was still safe to walk.” What does narrow mean?
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not wide. "Still safe to walk" suggests narrow means limited space.
not wide. "Still safe to walk" suggests narrow means limited space.
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Choose the word that fits the context: “Please ____ the door so the cat cannot get out.” (close / chase)
Choose the word that fits the context: “Please ____ the door so the cat cannot get out.” (close / chase)
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close. Context shows preventing escape, which requires closing.
close. Context shows preventing escape, which requires closing.
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Identify the word you should reread and self-correct: “I drank the sand from my cup.”
Identify the word you should reread and self-correct: “I drank the sand from my cup.”
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sand. You don't drink sand; context shows it should be a liquid.
sand. You don't drink sand; context shows it should be a liquid.
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Choose the best meaning from context: “The desert was arid, with very little rain.” What does arid mean?
Choose the best meaning from context: “The desert was arid, with very little rain.” What does arid mean?
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very dry. "Very little rain" context clue defines arid as dry.
very dry. "Very little rain" context clue defines arid as dry.
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Choose the best meaning from context: “The glass is fragile, so handle it carefully.” What does fragile mean?
Choose the best meaning from context: “The glass is fragile, so handle it carefully.” What does fragile mean?
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easy to break. "Handle carefully" suggests fragile means delicate.
easy to break. "Handle carefully" suggests fragile means delicate.
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Choose the word that fits the context: “The dog began to ____ when the mail carrier arrived.” (bark / nap)
Choose the word that fits the context: “The dog began to ____ when the mail carrier arrived.” (bark / nap)
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bark. Dogs bark when visitors arrive, not nap.
bark. Dogs bark when visitors arrive, not nap.
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What should you do if you misread a word but the meaning is still unclear after rereading?
What should you do if you misread a word but the meaning is still unclear after rereading?
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Reread a larger part and use more context clues. Expanding context provides more clues to understand the word.
Reread a larger part and use more context clues. Expanding context provides more clues to understand the word.
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What does it mean to use context to confirm word recognition while reading?
What does it mean to use context to confirm word recognition while reading?
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Use nearby words to check that a word makes sense. Context helps verify if your word choice fits the sentence meaning.
Use nearby words to check that a word makes sense. Context helps verify if your word choice fits the sentence meaning.
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What is the best first action when a sentence does not make sense as you read it?
What is the best first action when a sentence does not make sense as you read it?
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Reread the sentence and check the tricky word. Rereading helps identify and fix words that don't make sense.
Reread the sentence and check the tricky word. Rereading helps identify and fix words that don't make sense.
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What is the meaning of context clues in reading?
What is the meaning of context clues in reading?
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Hints in the text that help you understand a word. Context clues are surrounding words that clarify meaning.
Hints in the text that help you understand a word. Context clues are surrounding words that clarify meaning.
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Which context clue type uses a meaning hint like “also called” or “means”?
Which context clue type uses a meaning hint like “also called” or “means”?
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Definition clue. Definition clues directly explain the word's meaning.
Definition clue. Definition clues directly explain the word's meaning.
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Which context clue type uses opposite words signaled by “but” or “however”?
Which context clue type uses opposite words signaled by “but” or “however”?
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Contrast (antonym) clue. Contrast clues show opposite meanings to clarify the word.
Contrast (antonym) clue. Contrast clues show opposite meanings to clarify the word.
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