English · KS3 Y7 · Reading & Comprehension
Working out words from context
Working out words from contextFree7:52Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
What you need to know
- You cannot look up every unfamiliar word, so guessing meaning from context is a vital reading skill.
- First work out the word class (noun, verb, adjective or adverb), mainly from word order, as this narrows what the word can mean.
- Next use the surrounding words to judge whether the word is positive or negative.
- Connectives such as 'because' (cause) and 'although' (contrast) are strong clues to meaning.
- Finally check your guess against a dictionary or by asking, which also helps you remember the word.
In this clip
Runs 7:52, from 2:01 to 9:53 of the full video.
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A clear three-step method for working out unfamiliar words from context, with worked examples of how connectives signal meaning.
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