1. When you are reading, you will sometimes come across an unknown word. You can often figure out its meaning by looking for word clues called context clues. There are 4 types of context clues: 1. definition 2. examples 3. prefixes & suffixes 4. synonyms & antonyms

2.  The group was made up of people of all occupations, including lawyers, physical therapists and hairdressers.  What does the underlined word mean? What are the word clues or the context clues?  The text says ___, so I know that occupations means ___. Using Context Clues

3.  My best friend has two siblings, but I have four: two brothers and two sisters.  What does the underlined word mean? What are the word clues or the context clues?  The text says ___, so I know that siblings means ___. Using Context Clues

4.  From our window we could see many structures such as bridges, skyscrapers and docks.  What does the underlined word mean? What are the word clues or the context clues?  The text says ___, so I know that structures means ___. Using Context Clues

5.  Every cello, clarinet, trombone and violin in the orchestra sounded beautiful during the show.  What does the underlined word mean? What are the word clues or the context clues?  The text says ___, so I know that orchestra means ___. Using Context Clues

6.  We waited to get an autograph. The writer sat at a small table signing copies of her book.  What does the underlined word mean? What are the word clues or the context clues?  The text says ___, so I know that autograph means ___. Using Context Clues

7.  I sent my completed book to a publisher. The publisher decided to print my book.  What does the underlined word mean? What are the word clues or the context clues?  The text says ___, so I know that publisher means ___. Using Context Clues

8.  The fireworks fizzled out. The rain made it hard for them to burn.  What does the underlined word mean? What are the word clues or the context clues?  The text says ___, so I know that fizzled out means ___. Using Context Clues

9.  The post office offers rapid delivery so that people get their letters quickly.  What does the underlined word mean? What are the word clues or the context clues?  The text says ___, so I know that rapid means ___. Using Context Clues

10.  The boss reads the memorandum, or short message, to the workers.  The plane we took to visit our aunt ascended quickly up into the sky.  I was really surprised to get an unexpected e-mail from an old friend.  My friend and I chat each morning and we talk at night, too.  Blue whales are mammoth and can grow to one hundred feet. Using Context Clues The text says __ so I know __ means ___.

11.  Even though I attempted to win the race, I still lost. Oh, well. I guess I’ll have to practice and enter it again next year.  I know a synonym for attempted is:  A- failed  B- tried  C- ran  D- won Using Context Clues- Synonyms & Antonyms

12.  We had a great time at the beach. Tanya thought up a contest to see who could find more shells in 15 minutes. Sunita won. She collected the most shells in a minimum amount of time.  I know an antonym for minimum is:  A- mixture  B- most  C- least  D- maximum Using Context Clues- Synonyms & Antonyms

13.  We brushed the horse’s (main, mane) before the show.  What is the name of the (main, mane) street near your house?  I used butter, (flour, flower) and sugar to make the cookies.  I picked this beautiful (flour, flower) for my aunt.  Dad and I need to tighten the (break, brake) on my bike.  Tasha dropped the glass, but it did not (break, brake). Using Context Clues- Homonyms The text says __ so I know the correct homonym is __.

14.  We need more wind to (sail, sale) the boat.  Mom and I went to the back-to-school (sail, sale) to buy jeans and t-shirts.  There was a (wrap, rap) on the window.  I had to (wrap, rap) the present before we left for the party. Using Context Clues- Homonyms The text says __ so I know the correct homonym is __.

15.  Alonso wore (blue, blew) jeans to the county fair.  Nora (beat, beet) Guillermo when they raced during gym class.  We (right, write) stories every week in school.  Charlene needs (peace, piece) and quiet when she reads.  I was afraid to ride my bike on the bumpy (rode, road). Using Context Clues- Homonyms The text says __ so I know the correct homonym is __.