Grade: Grade 6 Subject: English Language Arts Unit: Academic Vocabulary SAT: Craft+Structure ACT: Reading

Using Context Clues

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This lesson covers key concepts for Using Context Clues. Content will include explanations, definitions, and foundational knowledge.

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Question 1

What is the main idea of a passage?

A A small detail

B The central message or point

C The first sentence

D The author's name

Explanation: The main idea is the central message or most important point the author wants to convey.

Question 2

An inference is:

A Something stated directly

B A guess with no support

C A conclusion based on evidence

D The author's opinion

Explanation: An inference is a conclusion you draw based on evidence and reasoning, not stated directly.

Question 3

Context clues help you:

A Find the page number

B Understand unfamiliar words

C Count sentences

D Choose books

Explanation: Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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