Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
What are the 5 examples of context clues?
The five types of context clues are:
- Definition/Explanation Clues. Sometimes a word's or phrase's meaning is explained immediately after its use. ...
- Restatement/Synonym Clues. Sometimes a hard word or phrase is said in a simple way. ...
- Contrast/Antonym Clues. ...
- Inference/General Context Clues. ...
- Punctuation.
What is an example of a context clue?
Some simple examples are “bank,” “live,” and “rose.” Context clues allow us to choose the specific meaning the author intended for that word, at that time.
