Assessment Context Clue Types

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What are context clues?

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

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What is a definition context clue?

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

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What is an example context clue?

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An example context clue provides specific instances or examples that illustrate the meaning of a word.

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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 define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue uses a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What does 'ambivalent' mean?

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Ambivalent means having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something.

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What does 'beneficial' mean?

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Beneficial means helpful or advantageous.

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What does 'hideous' mean?

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Hideous means very ugly or unattractive.

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What does 'refuse' mean in the context of waste?

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Refuse refers to garbage or waste materials that are discarded.

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What does 'reticent' mean?

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Reticent means shy or reserved; not revealing one's thoughts easily.