Academic Vocabulary Context Clues
Grade 4 - Reading - Building Confidence
The team will analyze the data by studying each result closely. What does analyze mean? Context clue.
- hide
- study carefully
- copy quickly
The diagram illustrates the water cycle with arrows and labels. What does illustrates mean? Context clue.
- shows
- measures
- argues
The evidence supports the claim because it gives facts. What does supports mean? Context clue.
- forgets
- colors
- backs up
The article contrasts deserts and forests by telling how they differ. What does contrasts mean? Context clue.
- shows differences
- adds numbers
- asks
The author emphasizes the warning by repeating it twice. What does emphasizes mean? Context clue.
- skips
- trades
- stresses
The class will classify rocks by color and texture. What does classify mean? Context clue.
- erase
- sort into groups
- write a song
The chart summarizes the survey with three key facts. What does summarizes mean? Context clue.
- tells briefly
- changes topic
- draws
The experiment requires accurate measurements. What does accurate mean? Context clue.
- correct
- late
- tiny
The passage describes several consequences of erosion. What does consequences mean? Context clue.
- pictures
- results
- questions
The source provides information about the event. What does provides mean? Context clue.
- gives
- breaks
- hides