Use Context Clues in Text - 4th Grade Writing
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Which context clue type is used in: “Arid, or very dry, regions get little rain.”?
Which context clue type is used in: “Arid, or very dry, regions get little rain.”?
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Restatement (synonym) clue. "Or very dry" restates "arid" in simpler words.
Restatement (synonym) clue. "Or very dry" restates "arid" in simpler words.
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What is the best first step when a word is unfamiliar: skip it, use context clues, or look away?
What is the best first step when a word is unfamiliar: skip it, use context clues, or look away?
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use context clues. Context clues help determine meaning before using a dictionary.
use context clues. Context clues help determine meaning before using a dictionary.
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Choose the best meaning of “vast” in: “The vast field seemed to go on forever.”
Choose the best meaning of “vast” in: “The vast field seemed to go on forever.”
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very large. "Seemed to go on forever" describes great size.
very large. "Seemed to go on forever" describes great size.
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Choose the best meaning of “announce” in: “She announced the winner, telling everyone the news.”
Choose the best meaning of “announce” in: “She announced the winner, telling everyone the news.”
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to tell publicly. "Telling everyone the news" restates the meaning.
to tell publicly. "Telling everyone the news" restates the meaning.
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Identify the meaning of “beneath” in: “The keys were beneath the book, under it.”
Identify the meaning of “beneath” in: “The keys were beneath the book, under it.”
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under. The comma introduces a synonym clue.
under. The comma introduces a synonym clue.
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Identify the meaning of “weary” in: “After the long hike, I was weary and needed rest.”
Identify the meaning of “weary” in: “After the long hike, I was weary and needed rest.”
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tired. "Needed rest" shows the result of being tired.
tired. "Needed rest" shows the result of being tired.
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What is a context clue in a sentence or paragraph?
What is a context clue in a sentence or paragraph?
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A nearby word or detail that helps explain an unknown word. Context clues are hints in surrounding text that reveal meaning.
A nearby word or detail that helps explain an unknown word. Context clues are hints in surrounding text that reveal meaning.
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What is a definition context clue?
What is a definition context clue?
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The text directly tells what the word means. Look for words like "is" or "means" that introduce definitions.
The text directly tells what the word means. Look for words like "is" or "means" that introduce definitions.
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What is an example context clue?
What is an example context clue?
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The text lists examples that show what the word means. Words like "such as" or "for example" signal this type.
The text lists examples that show what the word means. Words like "such as" or "for example" signal this type.
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What is a restatement (synonym) context clue?
What is a restatement (synonym) context clue?
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The text repeats the idea using a similar word or phrase. The unknown word is explained using different words.
The text repeats the idea using a similar word or phrase. The unknown word is explained using different words.
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What is a contrast (antonym) context clue?
What is a contrast (antonym) context clue?
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The text shows an opposite meaning using contrast words. Words like "but" or "however" signal opposite meanings.
The text shows an opposite meaning using contrast words. Words like "but" or "however" signal opposite meanings.
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Which signal word most often shows a definition clue: “means,” “however,” or “because”?
Which signal word most often shows a definition clue: “means,” “however,” or “because”?
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means. This word directly introduces a definition.
means. This word directly introduces a definition.
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Which signal phrase often introduces an example clue: “such as,” “in contrast,” or “instead”?
Which signal phrase often introduces an example clue: “such as,” “in contrast,” or “instead”?
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such as. This phrase introduces specific examples.
such as. This phrase introduces specific examples.
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Which signal word most often shows contrast: “but,” “for example,” or “also”?
Which signal word most often shows contrast: “but,” “for example,” or “also”?
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but. This word signals an opposite or contrasting idea.
but. This word signals an opposite or contrasting idea.
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Which punctuation mark often sets off a definition clue: comma, parentheses, or question mark?
Which punctuation mark often sets off a definition clue: comma, parentheses, or question mark?
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parentheses. Definitions are often placed between these marks.
parentheses. Definitions are often placed between these marks.
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Identify the meaning of “arid” in: “The arid desert was dry and dusty.”
Identify the meaning of “arid” in: “The arid desert was dry and dusty.”
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very dry. "Dry and dusty" directly explains the meaning.
very dry. "Dry and dusty" directly explains the meaning.
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Identify the meaning of “glimpse” in: “I caught a glimpse, a quick look, of the bird.”
Identify the meaning of “glimpse” in: “I caught a glimpse, a quick look, of the bird.”
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a quick look. The phrase after the comma restates the meaning.
a quick look. The phrase after the comma restates the meaning.
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Identify the meaning of “reluctant” in: “He was reluctant; he did not want to go.”
Identify the meaning of “reluctant” in: “He was reluctant; he did not want to go.”
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not willing. The semicolon introduces a restatement clue.
not willing. The semicolon introduces a restatement clue.
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Identify the meaning of “frigid” in: “The water was frigid, but the sun was warm.”
Identify the meaning of “frigid” in: “The water was frigid, but the sun was warm.”
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very cold. "But the sun was warm" provides contrast.
very cold. "But the sun was warm" provides contrast.
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Choose the best meaning of “timid” in: “The timid kitten hid behind the couch.”
Choose the best meaning of “timid” in: “The timid kitten hid behind the couch.”
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shy or easily scared. Hiding behavior suggests fear or shyness.
shy or easily scared. Hiding behavior suggests fear or shyness.
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