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Context Clues

Context Clues. On the search for key words…. Types of Context Clues. The answer’s right under your nose… Look for words to help understanding the meaning of an unfamiliar word Is there a synonym? Is there an antonym? Are there example clues? “such as” “including” “consists of”

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Context Clues

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  1. Context Clues On the search for key words…

  2. Types of Context Clues The answer’s right under your nose… Look for words to help understanding the meaning of an unfamiliar word • Is there a synonym? • Is there an antonym? • Are there example clues? “such as” “including” “consists of” Ex. The river was full of noxious materials such as cleaning agents from factories and pesticides from the nearby farms.

  3. Let’s practice… The floors of the restaurant were extremely scuzzy. They were covered with spilled grease, crumbs of food, and used napkins. 1. What’s the unfamiliar word? 2. What key words can help us? 3. Select the meaning of the word a. dirty b. clean c. straight

  4. Let’s practice…  Josie received a bauble for Christmas from her great aunt. This she put with her others, a pair of imitation earrings, a fake emerald pendant, and a ring that looked like a ruby. 1. What’s the unfamiliar word? 2. What key words can help us? 3. Select the meaning of the word a. rings b. fancy c. jewelry

  5. Let’s practice…   The department store carries a variety of breeches, for example they carried Levis, Wranglers, and even some plain unlabeled brands made of cotton. 1. What’s the unfamiliar word? 2. What key words can help us? 3. Select the meaning of the word a. shirts b. pants c. shoes

  6. Take a Quiz! http://www.english-zone.com/vocab/vic01.html

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