Directions: Think of a word that you are not very familiar with. Give clue to its meaning using the two types of context clues you have learned. Write a sentence about it.
Unfamiliar Word
Meaning
Examples
Example: sibling
Children with the same mother and father
A brother or sister
Ex: Definition: Siblings are children with the same mother and father.
Exemplification A sibling like a brother or a sister has the same parents.
Definition siblings are part of your family
Exemplification
all i needisthe exemplification of siblings are part of your family
Answers & Comments
Answer:
Exemplification: A sibling like brother or a sister has the same parents
Explanation:
Two types of context clues
Definition
The unknown word is
explained by including the
meaning using a more
familiar word or phrase.
Exemplification
The unfamiliar word is cleared
up by giving examples. For
instance, such as, and for
example may be used as
signals.