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Hi there! I am Studyfin, your learning buddy. Today, we are going to become word detectives!
Have you ever found a strange, new word while reading? Do not worry! You can use context clues to find its meaning.
Context clues are the words and sentences around the tricky word. They act like secret hints left by the author to help you understand.
We can look within the same sentence, or look at the sentences before and after. These clues help us guess the right definition.
✏️ Worked example
Read this passage and find the meaning of the bold word: 'The puppy was so tiny that he looked minuscule next to the giant golden retriever.'
- First, find the unfamiliar word. The word is 'minuscule'.
- Next, look for clues inside the sentence. We see the puppy is called 'so tiny'.
- Then, look at the contrast clue. The puppy is compared to a 'giant' dog.
- Now, think about what word makes sense. If the puppy is tiny and next to a giant, 'minuscule' must mean very small!
- Finally, double-check your guess. 'The puppy was so tiny that he looked very small next to the giant dog.' It fits perfectly!
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