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The meaning of an unfamiliar word is signaled by a cause-and-effect relationship between ideas in the text. The unknown word is equated to a more familiar word or phrase. The meaning of the unfamiliar word is inferred from a description of a situation or experience.

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Context Clues Chart

The meaning of an unfamiliar word is signaled by a cause-and-effect relationship between ideas in the text. The unknown word is equated to a more familiar word or phrase. The meaning of the unfamiliar word is inferred from a description of a situation or experience.

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Context Clues Chart

Below are the major types of context clues with an explanation and an example of each. Please note that the terminology for the types varies from source to source. Also remember that not all vocabulary is defined in context. Type of Clue Definition Restatement or Synonym Explanation The unknown word is equated to a more familiar word or phrase usually a form of to be is used. The meaning is usually right after the unfamiliar word and often separated from the rest of the sentence with commas, dashes, or parenthesis; sometimes or, that is or in other words is used. The unfamiliar word is shown to be different from or unlike another word and is often an opposite; but, however, although, otherwise, unless, instead, on the other hand, while, never, no, or not may be used to signal the contrast. The unfamiliar word is shown to be the same as or like another word; too, like, as, similar to, or in the same way may be used as signals. The unfamiliar word is cleared-up by giving an example; for instance, such as, and for example may be used as signals. The unfamiliar word is included in a series of related words that gives an idea of the words meaning. The meaning of the unfamiliar word is signaled by and cause-and-effect relationship between ideas in the text. The meaning of an unfamiliar word can be inferred from the description of a situation or experience Example Entomology is the study of insects. Meat eaters, that is carnivores, are at the top of the food chain. The goslings those fuzzy baby geese waddled after their mother. She enjoyed biology (the study of living things). Mikes parrot was loquacious but Marias said very little.

Contrast or Antonym

Comparison

My brother is enthralled by birds similar to the way that I am fascinated by insects. Thew archeologist found different amulets, such as a rabbits foor and bags of herbs, near the ancient altar. North American predators include grizzly bears, pumas, wolves, and foxes. Due to the dearth of termintes, the aadvark starved to death. The monkeys vociferous chatter made me wish I had earplugs.

Examples

List or Series Cause and Effect

Description or Inference

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