Vocabulary Building and Word Study · Term 2

Context Clues for Unfamiliar Words

Using surrounding text to infer the meaning of new or challenging vocabulary.

Key Questions

  1. How do different types of context clues (definition, example, synonym) aid comprehension?
  2. Predict the meaning of an unknown word based on its surrounding sentence.
  3. Justify the importance of using context clues before consulting a dictionary.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Reading Comprehension - Vocabulary in Context - Class 5
Class: Class 5
Subject: English
Unit: Vocabulary Building and Word Study
Period: Term 2

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