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Grade 4 English Language - Context Clues in Language
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When reading texts, you may come across words that they do not know. It is beneficial to use context clues to determine the meanings of these words. Sometimes, sentences contain definitions, examples or restatements in the text to help students with uncommon words or phrases. Even in writing, you may need to include these suggestions in their sentences if they are including difficult words.

Grade 4 English Language - Context Clues in Language
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1. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
I have an AMPLE amount of money, so I have plenty of it.
2. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
The man was PREJUDICE or had an opinion based on feelings, because he believed women should not work outside of the home.
3. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
Sally had an ABUNDANCE of fruits for her diet because she had three dozen apples, oranges and bananas.
4. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
The woman was an OPTIMIST, or someone who has a positive outlook on life.
5. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
The man was PREJUDICE or had an opinion based on feelings, because he believed women should not work outside of the home.
6. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
During history, people would BOYCOTT a store, so they would get many people to stop shopping there.
7. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
During history, people would BOYCOTT a store, so they would get many people to stop shopping there.
8. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
Carolyn was ELIGIBLE for the loan from her bank which means that she would get it.
9. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
Sally had an ABUNDANCE of fruits for her diet because she had three dozen apples, oranges and bananas.
10. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below? Use the context clues.
I have an AMPLE amount of money, so I have plenty of it.