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 an unknown word.

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What are Synonym Context Clues?

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Context clues that are around a difficult word that mean the same or nearly the same as that word.

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What are Antonym Context Clues?

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Context clues that provide a word with the opposite meaning to help understand an unknown word.

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What should you do when you encounter an unknown word while reading?

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Look for clues in the sentence to help determine the meaning.

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What does the word 'accolades' mean in the context of receiving praise?

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Accolades refer to awards or expressions of approval and praise.

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What does the word 'parched' mean?

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Parched means extremely thirsty.

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What is the first step to take when you come across a difficult word?

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Look for clues in the sentence.

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How can prior knowledge help in understanding new words?

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Prior knowledge allows readers to make educated guesses about the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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If a sentence says, 'The weather was so frigid that we stayed indoors,' the word 'frigid' can be understood as very cold.

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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To help readers infer the meanings of unknown words without needing to look them up.