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 unfamiliar words.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A word or group of words that has the same meaning.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A word or phrase that explains the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is an example/inference context clue?

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A clue that provides an example or allows the reader to infer the meaning of a word.

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What is a word structure context clue?

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A clue that helps determine the meaning of a word based on its parts, such as prefixes or suffixes.

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How can you identify an antonym context clue in a sentence?

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Look for words that indicate contrast, such as 'but', 'however', or 'on the other hand'.

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How can you identify a synonym context clue in a sentence?

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Look for words that are used in a similar context or are defined by the unfamiliar word.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

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Give an example of a synonym context clue in a sentence.

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"Joe begged his mom to let him stay up a wee bit later- only a few minutes."