Context clues are hints within a text that can help the reader understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase. These clues can come in many forms, including synonyms, antonyms, explanations, examples, or definitions within the text. They can also be found in the form of the word's...
Synonyms Antonyms Composition Editing and Proofing Handwriting Cursive Alphabet Lined Paper Sentence Patterns Topic Sentences Transition Words Essay Introductions Writing Conclusions Writing Prompts About this Worksheet: Using antonyms as a context clue for word meaning is a great strategy! Your student will...
aMany multiple-choice vocabulary test items rely on the context itself to provide grammatical clues which automatically rule out at least one of the options.Even such near synonyms as glad and pleased are sufficient to indicate to intelligent students that the choice must be between polite and kin...