Context Clues Flashcards
1
Q
What are Context Clues?
A
They’re hints that the authors give to help define difficult or unusual words.
2
Q
Con means?
A
With
3
Q
Text means?
A
Written words
4
Q
What are the 4 different types of context clues?
A
Definition/Restatement, Synonym, Antonym/Contrast, Root words and Affixes.
5
Q
What does ‘pre-‘ mean?
A
Before
6
Q
What does ‘suffix’ mean?
A
End
7
Q
When is Definition or Restatement seen?
A
Usually before the unusual word.
8
Q
When is Synonym seen?
A
The unusual word is provided with a similar word.
9
Q
When is Antonym or Contrast seen?
A
The unusual word is provided with an opposite definition.
10
Q
When is Root word and Affixes seen?
A
The word’s meaning is extracted through the meaning of root words, prefixes, and suffixes.
