Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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The purpose of context clues is to provide readers with hints that can help them infer the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

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

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Ecstatic means extremely happy or excited.

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What can you use as context clues?

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You can use pictures, words you know, examples, and definitions as context clues.

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What does the word 'commence' mean?

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Commence means to start or begin.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What type of context clue is a definition?

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A definition context clue explains the meaning of a word directly within the text.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue uses a word with a similar meaning to help explain an unfamiliar word.