READING – Context CluesCONTEXT CLUE

READING – Context Clues
CONTEXT CLUES
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.
Learning the meaning of a word through its use in a sentence or paragraph is the most practical way to build vocabulary, since a dictionary is not always available when a reader encounters an unknown word.
A reader must be aware that many words have several possible meanings. Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in which a word is used can the reader decide upon an appropriate definition to fit the context.
A reader should rely on context clues when an obvious clue to meaning is provided, or when only a general sense of the meaning is needed for the reader’s purposes. Context clues should not be relied upon when a precise meaning is required, when clues suggest several possible definitions, when nearby words are unfamiliar, and when the unknown word is a common one that will be needed again; in these cases, a dictionary should be consulted.
There are several different types of context clues. Some of them are:
1. DEFINITION / DESCRIPTION CLUE
The new term may be formally defined, or sufficient explanation may be given within the sentence or in the following sentence. Clues to definition include “that is,” commas, dashes, and parentheses.
Examples:
a. His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.
“Skeleton-like appearance” is the definition of “emaciation.”
b. Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice.
The commas before and after “examination with a fluoroscope” point out the definition of “fluoroscopy.”
c. The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk tales.
The dashes setting off “a short-stemmed clay pipe” point out the definition of “dudeen.”
2. EXAMPLE CLUES
Sometimes when a reader finds a new word, an example might be found nearby that helps to explain its meaning. Words like including, such as, and for example, point out example clues.
Examples:
a. Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.
“Piscatorial” obviously refers to fish.
b. Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man through the centuries.
“Celestial” objects are those in the sky or heavens.
c. In the course of man’s evolution, certain organs have atrophied. The appendix, for example, has wasted away from disuse.
“Atrophied” means “wasted away.”
3. SYNONYM RESTATEMENT CLUE
The reader may discover the meaning of an unknown word because it repeats an idea expressed in familiar words nearby. Synonyms are words with the same meaning.
Examples:
a. Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening.
“Cynosure” means “the focus of all attention.”
b. The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.
“Tortuous” means “winding and twisting.”
4. CONTRAST / ANTONYM CLUE
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. An opposite meaning context clue contrasts the meaning of an unfamiliar word with the meaning of a familiar term. Words like “although,” “however,” and “but” may signal contrast clues.
Examples:
a. When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
“Dilate” means the opposite of “contract.”
b. The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively conversationalist, but she was reserved and taciturn.
“Taciturn” means the opposite of a “lively conversationalist.”

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READING - Context Clues
CONTEXT CLUES
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.
Learning the meaning of a Word Through ITS use in a sentence or paragraph is the. Most practical Way to Build Vocabulary, since a dictionary is not always available when a Reader encounters an Unknown Word.
A Reader must be Aware MANY Words that have several possible meanings. Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in which a Word is used Can the Reader Decide upon an appropriate Definition to Fit the context.
A Reader should rely on context clues when an Obvious clue to meaning is provided, or when only a general Sense of the. meaning is needed for the reader's purposes. Context clues should not be relied upon when a precise meaning is required, when clues suggest several possible definitions, when nearby words are unfamiliar, and when the unknown word is a common one that will be needed again; in these Cases, a dictionary should be consulted.
There are several different types of context clues. Some of them are:
1. DEFINITION / DESCRIPTION CLUE
The New May be formally defined term, or sufficient explanation GIVEN May be Within the sentence or in the following sentence. Definition clues to include "that is," Commas, dashes, and parentheses.
Examples:
a. His Emaciation, that is, his Skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to See.
"Skeleton-like appearance" is the Definition of "Emaciation."
B. Fluoroscopy, with a Fluoroscope Examination, has Become a common Practice.
The Commas before and after "Examination with a Fluoroscope" Point out the Definition of "fluoroscopy."
C. The Dudeen - a short-stemmed Clay Pipe - is Found in Irish Folk Tales.
The dashes Setting off "a short-stemmed Clay Pipe" Point out the Definition of "Dudeen."
2. EXAMPLE CLUES
Sometimes when a Reader finds a New Word, an example might be nearby that helps Found to Explain ITS meaning. Words like including, such as, for example and, Point out clues example.
Examples:
a. Piscatorial Creatures, such as flounder, Salmon, trout and, in the coldest Live Parts of the Ocean.
"Piscatorial" obviously refers to Fish.
B. Celestial Bodies, including the Sun, Moon, and stars, have fascinated Man Through the centuries.
"Celestial" Objects are those in the Heavens or Sky.
C. In the course of man's evolution, certain organs have atrophied. The Appendix, for example, has Wasted Away from disuse.
"Atrophied" means "Wasted Away."
3. Synonym restatement CLUE
The Reader May Discover the meaning of an Unknown Word because it Repeats an Idea expressed in nearby Familiar Words. Words are synonyms meaning with the Same.
Examples:
a. Flooded with spotlights - the focus of all attention - the new Miss America began her year-long reign. She was the Cynosure of all eyes for the Rest of the evening.
"Cynosure" means "the Focus of Attention all."
B. The Mountain Pass was a Tortuous Road, Winding and twisting like a Snake Around the Trees of the Mountainside.
"Tortuous" means "Winding and twisting."
4. CONTRAST / antonym CLUE
are Antonyms Words with Opposite meanings. An opposite meaning context clue contrasts the meaning of an unfamiliar word with the meaning of a familiar term. Words like "Although," "however," and "but" May Signal contrast clues.
Examples:
a. When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they Dilate.
"Dilate" means the Opposite of "Contract."
B. The children were as different as day and night. He was a conversationalist Lively, but She was Taciturn and reserved.
"Taciturn" means the Opposite of a "Lively conversationalist.".

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READING - Context Clues.CONTEXT CLUES.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.Learning the meaning of a word through its use in a sentence or paragraph is the most practical way to, build vocabulary. Since a dictionary is not always available when a reader encounters an unknown word.A reader must be aware that many words have several possible meanings. Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in. Which a word is used can the reader decide upon an appropriate definition to fit the context.A reader should rely on context clues when an obvious clue to meaning is provided or when, only a general sense of the. Meaning is needed for the reader 's purposes. Context clues should not be relied upon when a precise meaning, is required. When clues suggest several possible definitions when nearby, words are unfamiliar and when, the unknown word is a common. One that will be needed again; in, these cases a dictionary should be consulted.There are several different types of context clues. Some of them are:1. DEFINITION / DESCRIPTION CLUE.The new term may be formally defined or sufficient, explanation may be given within the sentence or in the following, sentence. Clues to definition include "that is," commas dashes and,, parentheses.Examples:A. His, is emaciation that, skeleton-like, his appearance was frightening to see."Skeleton-like appearance." is the definition of "emaciation."B. Fluoroscopy examination with, a fluoroscope has become, a common practice.The commas before and after "examination with a fluoroscope." point out the definition of "fluoroscopy."C. The dudeen - a short-stemmed clay pipe - is found in Irish folk tales.The dashes setting off "a short-stemmed clay pipe." point out the definition of "dudeen."2. EXAMPLE CLUES.Sometimes when a reader finds a, new word an example might be found nearby that helps to explain its meaning. Words like. ,, including such as and for example point out, example clues.Examples:A. Piscatorial creatures such as flounder,,,, salmon and trout live in the coldest parts of the ocean."Piscatorial." obviously refers to fish.B. Celestial bodies including the sun,,,, moon and stars have fascinated man through the centuries."Celestial." objects are those in the sky or heavens.C. In the course of man ', s evolution certain organs have atrophied. The appendix for, wasted, example has away from disuse."Atrophied." means "wasted away."3. SYNONYM RESTATEMENT CLUE.The reader may discover the meaning of an unknown word because it repeats an idea expressed in familiar words nearby. Synonyms. Are words with the same meaning.Examples:A. Flooded with spotlights - the focus of all attention - the new Miss America began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure. Of all eyes for the rest of the evening."Cynosure." means "the focus of all attention."B. The mountain pass was a, tortuous road winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside."Tortuous." means "winding and twisting."4. CONTRAST / ANTONYM CLUE.Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. An opposite meaning context clue contrasts the meaning of an unfamiliar word. With the meaning of a familiar term. Words like ", although." "however," and "but." may signal contrast clues.Examples:A. When the, light brightens the pupils of the eyes contract; however when it, grows, darker they dilate."Dilate." means the opposite of "contract."B. The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively conversationalist but she, was reserved and taciturn."Taciturn." means the opposite of a "lively conversationalist."