context clue
[/ˈkɒntɛkst kluː/]
nounpl: context clues
pista de contexto
1. Information provided by the words, phrases, or sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that helps readers understand its meaning without consulting a dictionary
In the sentence 'The ancient manuscript was fragile and delicate,' the words 'fragile' and 'delicate' provide context clues to understand the meaning of 'ancient.'
Na frase 'O manuscrito antigo era frágil e delicado', as palavras 'frágil' e 'delicado' fornecem pistas de contexto para entender o significado de 'antigo'.
2. Surrounding text that gives hints about the definition, meaning, or pronunciation of a word
Students can use context clues to deduce that 'ubiquitous' means 'everywhere' from the sentence: 'Smartphones have become ubiquitous; you see them in every pocket and purse.'
Os estudantes podem usar pistas de contexto para deduzir que 'onipresente' significa 'em todos os lugares' da frase: 'Os smartphones se tornaram onipresentes; você os vê em cada bolso e bolsa.'
Context clues are a fundamental teaching strategy in English language instruction in both the United States and Brazil, emphasized in reading comprehension curricula to help students develop critical thinking and vocabulary expansion skills without over-reliance on external resources like dictionaries.
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