Types of Context Clues
There are four common types of context clues:
1 Examples
2 Synonyms
3 Antonyms
4 General Sense of the Sentence or Passage
In the following sections, you will read about and practice using each type. The
practices will sharpen your skills in recognizing and using context clues. They will
also help you add new words to your vocabulary.
Remember not to use a dictionary for these practices. Their purpose is to help
you develop the skill of figuring out what words mean without using a dictionary.
Pronunciations are provided in parentheses for the words, and a brief guide to
pronunciation is on pages 595–596.