Types of 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.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue is a type of context clue that provides a word with an opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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Give an example of an antonym context clue.

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In the sentence 'Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy,' the word 'unlike' signals that 'gregarious' is the opposite of 'quiet and shy'.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue is a type of context clue that directly defines an unfamiliar word within the sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Provide an example of a definition context clue.

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In the sentence 'His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family,' the phrase 'or hatred' defines 'animosity'.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What does the word 'virtuous' mean based on context clues?

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'Virtuous' means righteous, as indicated by the contrast with 'evil' in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues help readers infer the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue is a type of context clue that uses a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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Give an example of a synonym context clue.

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In the sentence 'The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment,' 'methodical examination' serves as a synonym for 'inspection'.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What does the word 'winced' mean based on context clues?

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'Winced' most likely means 'cried out,' as indicated by the context of hitting his thumb with a hammer.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D