Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

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Which context clue is defined as, the word’s meaning is explained in the sentence?

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Definition

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Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings? Options: Word Part, Example, Definition, Synonym

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Synonym

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Which context clue is defined as a clue in part of the unknown word?

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Word Part

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What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

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an antonym

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What should you do first when you come to an unknown word while reading?

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Look for clues in the text

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What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends? Options: example, antonym, definition, synonym.

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synonym

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What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike."?

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example

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What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money."? Options: synonym, definition, inference, example.

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definition

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What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."? Options: antonym, inference, definition, synonym.

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antonym