ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension

ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension focuses on developing reading skills and comprehension strategies for young learners.

Understanding Main IdeasIdentifying Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Understanding Author’s PurposeUnderstanding Vocabulary in ContextRecognizing Cause and Effect
Reading for School AssignmentsUsing Reading Skills in Everyday LifeEnjoying Books and Stories
Previewing the PassageUsing Process of EliminationChecking Your Answers
Understanding Main I...Identifying Supporti...Making InferencesUnderstanding Author...Understanding Vocabu...Recognizing Cause an...Reading for School A...Using Reading Skills...Enjoying Books and S...Previewing the Passa...Using Process of Eli...Checking Your Answer...
Advanced Topics

Understanding Vocabulary in Context

What Is Vocabulary in Context?

Sometimes, you’ll see a word you don’t know. You can use the other words in the sentence (the context) to figure out what it means.

How to Use Context Clues

  • Look at the words and sentences around the new word.
  • Find hints that help explain the meaning.

Kinds of Context Clues

  • Definition: The word is explained in the sentence.
  • Example: Examples are given.
  • Synonym/Antonym: A similar or opposite word is used.

Why This Helps

This skill helps you understand new words without a dictionary!

Examples

  • In 'The volcano erupted, sending hot lava down the mountain,' you can guess 'erupted' means 'exploded.'

  • 'The boy was ecstatic, or very happy, about his birthday party.' The phrase 'very happy' helps explain 'ecstatic.'

In a Nutshell

Context clues help you figure out the meaning of new words.

Key Terms

Context
The words and sentences around a word.
Synonym
A word that means the same as another word.
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Recognizing Cause and Effect