Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What strategy can you use if you encounter an unknown word in a passage?

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You can read the surrounding words or sentences to gather clues about the meaning of the unknown word.

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What does the word 'drenched' mean in the context of getting caught in the rain?

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Wet.

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What does the term 'implement' mean in the context of a project plan?

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To carry out or put into action.

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What does 'irate' mean based on the context of someone being angry?

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Angry.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is directly defined in the sentence?

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Direct Definition.

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How can synonyms serve as context clues?

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Synonyms can provide alternative words with similar meanings that help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What role do antonyms play in understanding context?

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Antonyms can help clarify the meaning of a word by providing a contrasting term that highlights its meaning.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses context clues to define a word?

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The puppy was so exuberant, or full of energy, that it couldn't sit still.

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How can examples serve as context clues?

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Examples can illustrate the meaning of a word by providing specific instances that clarify its definition.