Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Examples of context clues include definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The palatial houses such as mansions and castles can only be afforded by the wealthy.'?

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Examples.

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How can you identify a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue explicitly defines an unfamiliar word within the sentence.

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What does the word 'dudeen' mean in the context of the sentence provided?

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A short-stemmed clay pipe.

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What does the word 'remote' mean in the context of the sentence about Jackson driving through muddy cow pastures?

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Far from populated areas.

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean in the sentence: 'Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.'?

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Covered.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue: definition, synonym, antonym, or overstatement?

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Overstatement.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue provides a word with a similar meaning to help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue provides a word with the opposite meaning to help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.