Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What is a word structure context clue?

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A clue that allows us to analyze the parts of a word, including its origin, root word, prefixes, and suffixes, to determine its meaning.

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What does the word 'incensed' mean in the context of the sentence?

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Angry or very upset.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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Using a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unknown word.

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What does the word 'summit' mean?

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The top or highest point of something, especially a mountain.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A clue that provides a word with a similar meaning to help understand an unknown word.

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How can you identify a definition context clue?

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Look for a phrase that explains or defines the unknown word directly in the sentence.

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What does 'elated' mean in the context of the sentence?

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Very happy or joyful.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a definition context clue?

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A sentence that includes the phrase 'which means' or 'is defined as' before the unknown word.