Context Clues: The Example Clue

Use examples listed near a new word to figure out what it means.

An example clue gives you specific things that belong to the unknown word's group. From the examples, you can figure out the bigger idea. Signal words include 'such as', 'for example', 'including', 'like', and 'for instance'. Read: 'Citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, and oranges, are full of vitamin C.

' You know lemons, limes, and oranges, so citrus fruits must be juicy, sour or tangy fruits like those. Another: 'The museum displays many artifacts, including old tools, coins, and pottery. ' Old tools, coins, and pottery are objects made by people long ago, so artifacts are objects from the past. Ask yourself: What do all these examples have in common?

• 1An example clue lists members of the word's group.
• 2Signals: such as, for example, including, like.
• 3Ask: What do all the examples have in common?