{"id":698,"date":"2022-04-21T12:51:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=698"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:56:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:56:17","slug":"e-u-3-use-context-to-identify-the-meaning-of-a-word","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-u-3-use-context-to-identify-the-meaning-of-a-word\/","title":{"rendered":"E- U.3 Use context to identify the meaning of a word"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Use context to identify the meaning of a word<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Key Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Context Clues?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Context clues are hints found within a sentence or passage that can help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words. Think of yourself as a word detective<\/strong>, using the surrounding words to solve the mystery of a new term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Context Clues<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Definition\/Explanation:<\/strong>
The meaning of the word is directly stated.
Example:<\/strong>
animals, those that live in trees<\/em>, are common in rainforests<\/td>		Synonym\/Restatement:<\/strong>
Another word with a similar meaning is used nearby.
Example:<\/strong>
The talk was ; in fact, it was so boring<\/em> I almost fell asleep.<\/td><\/tr>
Antonym\/Contrast:<\/strong>
A word with the opposite meaning is used.
Example:<\/strong>
Unlike her sister, who loves to socialize, Jane prefers to be alone.<\/td>		Inference:<\/strong>
You have to guess the meaning based on the surrounding facts and ideas.
Example:<\/strong>
After the heavy rains, the river became , making it difficult to see the bottom.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Using Context Clues<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n