Students identify all four clue types and match them to their descriptions. Part A has nine fill-in-the-blank problems including transparent as see-through, definition clue strategy, and which signal words introduce antonym clues. Part B is a matching activity connecting definition clue, synonym clue, antonym clue, and example clue to their descriptions.
Matching clue types to descriptions reinforces precise vocabulary about vocabulary — the meta-language students need to discuss reading strategies.
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Context Clues
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The word "transparent," meaning see-through, describes materials like glass.
2. A definition clue restates the meaning of a word in simpler terms.
3. Signal words "but" and "however" often introduce antonym clues.
4. The enormous elephant was much larger than the tiny mouse.
5. When a word has more than one meaning, you must read the context to pick the right one.
6. "For instance" and "for example" are signals for example clues.
7. The famished boy ate three plates of food because he was very hungry .
8. A synonym clue uses a word with the same meaning as the unknown word.
9. Good readers use context clues before reaching for a dictionary .
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Definition clue
→ Explains meaning directly in the sentence
Lists specific items or instances
Synonym clue
→ Gives a word with a similar meaning
Shows the opposite meaning
Antonym clue
→ Shows the opposite meaning
Gives a word with a similar meaning
Example clue
→ Lists specific items or instances
Explains meaning directly in the sentence
Context Clues
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) The word "transparent," meaning see-through, describes materials like glass.
2) A definition clue restates the meaning of a word in simpler terms.
3) Signal words "but" and "however" often introduce antonym clues.
4) The enormous elephant was much larger than the tiny mouse.
5) When a word has more than one meaning, you must read the context to pick the right one.
6) "For instance" and "for example" are signals for example clues.
7) The famished boy ate three plates of food because he was very hungry .
8) A synonym clue uses a word with the same meaning as the unknown word.
9) Good readers use context clues before reaching for a dictionary .
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
Definition clue
→ Explains meaning directly in the sentence
Lists specific items or instances
Synonym clue
→ Gives a word with a similar meaning
Shows the opposite meaning
Antonym clue
→ Shows the opposite meaning
Gives a word with a similar meaning
Example clue
→ Lists specific items or instances
Explains meaning directly in the sentence
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