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Slide 1:4 types of context clues CONTEXT CLUES
Definition: :Definition: A CONTEXT CLUE is a hint given by the author to help the reader figure out unknown vocabulary words.
Context Clues :Context Clues Context clues may be found in the same sentence and/or in the surrounding sentences.
There are 4 types of context clues
A Synonym Clue :A Synonym Clue A synonym, or word with a similar/same meaning, is used in the same sentence
Example: His pertinacity, or stubbornness, is the cause of most of his trouble. 1
Antonym Clue :Antonym Clue An antonym clue is a word or group of words that are opposite of the unknown vocabulary.
Example: Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.
Explanation Clue :Explanation Clue An explanation clue includes an explanation of the word in or around the sentence in which it is located
Example: The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.
Example Clue :Example Clue An example clue includes specific examples that help define the word.
Example: Ecclesiastics, such as priests, ministers, and pastors, should set models of behavior for their congregants.
More Examples :More Examples