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Context Clues

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Context clues are nearby words, phrases, and sentence relationships that help you figure out meaning without relying only on memorized definitions.

Course connection

Verb Tense and Aspect

Unit 8

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Context Clues appears across 3 SAT guides as a remediation concept.
  2. Students often pick a word they know instead of the word that fits the exact sentence.