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Types of Context Clues

The document describes 9 different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words: 1) definition, 2) synonym, 3) antonym, 4) comparison, 5) example, 6) explanation, 7) cause-effect, 8) list or series of clues, and 9) inference. Each type is explained and an example sentence using that context clue is provided to illustrate how the meaning can be understood from context rather than explicitly defined.

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Types of Context Clues

The document describes 9 different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words: 1) definition, 2) synonym, 3) antonym, 4) comparison, 5) example, 6) explanation, 7) cause-effect, 8) list or series of clues, and 9) inference. Each type is explained and an example sentence using that context clue is provided to illustrate how the meaning can be understood from context rather than explicitly defined.

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Types of Context Clues

1. by Definition
 the unfamiliar word is defined in a sentence
Example: A treasure hunter is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships
and ancient tombs to obtain valuable relics and artifacts.
(definition: a person who searches for treasures)
2. by Synonym
 a similar word is placed in the same sentence to know the meaning of the unfamiliar word
Example: It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for the suffering of their
fellowmen.
(synonym: pity)
3. by Antonym
 an opposite word is placed in the same sentence
Example: Among the siblings of thin body structure, Isabel is the only one who is portly.
(antonym: thin)
4. by Comparison
 a similar word with the same meaning of the unfamiliar word is placed with an object to be
compared
Example: The stench of the garbage was like the smell of a rotten fish.
(comparison: rotten fish)
5. by Example
 samples are provided in the sentence to understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word
Example: In ancient times, some of our forefathers believed in amulets, such as pearl of
the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet necklace, and bag of herbs to protect them from
harm.
(example: pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet necklace, bag of herbs)
6. by Explanation
 a description is given to understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word
Example: Matthew had few infractions of the house rules that he should have done as
part of his responsibilities.
(explanation: house rules that he should have done)
7. by Cause-Effect
 the meaning of the difficult word depends on the cause-effect relationship of other words as
expressed in the sentence
Example: Since only a few followed the wearing of face mask, it was made mandatory
by the government.
(cause: only a few followed the wearing of face mask)
8. by List or Series of clues
 to understand the meaning of the unknown word, it is included in a series of words given in a
sentence
Example: After the program, the rubbish left were souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets
plastic bottles, and food wrappings.
(list: souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets, plastic bottles, food wrappings)
9. by Inference
 to understand the meaning of the unknown word, one has to make a guess based on the
description given in the sentence
Example: When one shows belligerence, harsh words, disruptive actions, and offensive
behaviors can be observed.
(description: harsh words, disruptive action, offensive behavior)

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