Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases surrounding a difficult word that help to understand its meaning.

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What are antonym context clues?

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Words around a difficult word that mean the opposite or nearly the opposite of the word.

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What does the word 'covert' mean in the context of the sentence: 'When his covert activity was discovered...'

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Hidden.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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In the sentence 'Many Northern birds migrate for the winter,' what does 'migrate' mean based on context clues?

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Move away.

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What does the word 'rigorous' imply in the context of a program?

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Difficult.

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How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

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They provide hints or information that can clarify the meaning of the word.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To enhance comprehension and vocabulary by deducing the meanings of unknown words.

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Give an example of a sentence using antonym context clues.

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The weather was not warm; in fact, it was quite cold.

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What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word, while an antonym has the opposite meaning.