UNIVERSIDAD DE MARGARITA
ALMA MATER DEL CARIBE
VICERRECTORADO ACADÉMICO
DECANATO DE ESTUDIOS GENERALES
UNIDAD CURRICULAR: INGLÉS INSTRUMENTAL III
EXAM 03
PROFESOR: ELABORADO POR:
YAMILETH FARIAS PEDRO PAN. C.I: 29914863
El Valle del Espíritu Santo 22/10/2024
What are context clues?
Context clues are hints or information in a sentence or a paragraph that help readers
understand the meaning of words they may not know. They are essential tools for
enhancing comprehension without needing a dictionary.
Types of Context Clues
1. Definition/Explanation Clues: The meaning of the word is directly provided in
the sentence.
o Example:
"Arthropods, such as spiders and insects, have jointed legs."
Here, arthropods is explained as "spiders and insects."
2. Synonym Clues: A synonym of the unknown word is used in the same or nearby
sentence.
o Example:
"He felt remorse, or deep regret, after making that mistake."
The word regret is a synonym for remorse.
3. Antonym/Opposite Clues: The opposite meaning is provided to give a contrast
to the unknown word.
o Example:
"Unlike his gregarious brother, who loved being around people, Mark was
introverted."
Introverted is the opposite of gregarious.
4. Example Clues: Examples are provided to illustrate the meaning of a word.
o Example:
"He is a master of martial arts, such as judo, karate, and taekwondo."
The list of martial arts gives a clue to the meaning of the term.
5. Inference Clues: Readers can infer the meaning of the word based on other
words or situations described.
o Example: "Even though the weather was balmy, she wore a thick coat."
From the sentence, we can infer that balmy means warm or mild.
Why are context clues important?
They improve reading comprehension and vocabulary without always needing to
stop and consult a dictionary. This makes reading more fluid and enjoyable, especially
when encountering challenging material.
