Determine which is true and false about the term, "context clues". (1 point)

True False
They help readers determine what words mean.

They are typically words and phrases near other words.

They are only found in informational texts.

They are the same thing as affixes.

1 answer

Here’s the evaluation of each statement about "context clues":

  1. They help readers determine what words mean.

    • True: Context clues are indeed used to help readers figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words.
  2. They are typically words and phrases near other words.

    • True: Context clues usually consist of words and phrases that are found nearby the unfamiliar word, providing hints about its meaning.
  3. They are only found in informational texts.

    • False: Context clues can be found in all types of texts, including narrative, literary, and informational texts.
  4. They are the same thing as affixes.

    • False: Context clues and affixes are not the same; context clues provide hints about meaning based on surrounding text, while affixes (like prefixes and suffixes) are added to root words to modify their meanings.

Summary of True/False:

  • True
  • True
  • False
  • False