ISEE Lower Level: Reading Comprehension
ISEE Lower Level
Practical Applications
Using Context Clues in Daily Conversations
Context Clues Are Everywhere
You don't just use context clues when reading—you use them when talking to people, too! If you hear a new word, you can often guess its meaning by listening carefully.
How to Practice
- Listen for other words that explain the new word.
- Ask questions if you’re unsure.
- Try using the new word yourself.
Understanding context clues helps you become a great communicator and reader!
Examples
A friend says, 'I'm famished—I could eat a whole pizza!' You know 'famished' means very hungry.
Someone describes their day as 'chaotic' and mentions running late and losing their keys. You figure out 'chaotic' means very busy or disorganized.