MAP 2nd Grade Language Usage
An engaging introduction to fundamental language skills for 2nd graders, focusing on grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
Advanced Topics
Using Context Clues
Figuring Out Words with Context Clues
Sometimes you see a word you don't know. Context clues are hints in the sentence or story that help you guess what the word means.
How to Use Context Clues
- Look at the words around the tricky word.
- Think about the story or what’s happening.
- Try to swap the word with another that makes sense.
Real-World Use
This helps you read new books, understand signs, and learn from conversations.
Examples
The enormous dog hardly fit in the car. ('Enormous' means very big.)
After the rain, the grass was drenched. ('Drenched' means very wet.)
In a Nutshell
Context clues are hints in a sentence that help you figure out what new words mean.