Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they help readers deduce the meanings of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does the word 'benefit' mean in the context of a sentence?

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In the context of a sentence, 'benefit' means to gain or receive an advantage.

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What does the word 'catastrophe' mean in the context of a sentence?

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In the context of a sentence, 'catastrophe' means a disaster or a sudden event that causes great damage or suffering.

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What does the word 'accumulate' mean?

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'Accumulate' means to gather or collect over time.

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What does the word 'adjacent' mean?

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'Adjacent' means next to or adjoining something else.

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How can you identify context clues in a text?

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You can identify context clues by looking for definitions, synonyms, antonyms, or examples provided in the surrounding text.

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What is an example of using context clues to understand a word?

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If a sentence says, 'The storm caused a catastrophe, a terrible disaster for the town,' the phrase 'terrible disaster' helps define 'catastrophe'.