Context Clues Task Cards

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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 infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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What are the different types of context clues?

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The different types of context clues include definition clues, synonym clues, antonym clues, example clues, and inference clues.

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What is a definition clue?

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A definition clue is a type of context clue where the meaning of a word is explained directly in the text.

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Give an example of a definition clue.

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In the sentence 'A mammal, which is an animal that gives birth to live young, is a dog,' the phrase 'which is an animal that gives birth to live young' explains the word 'mammal'.

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What is a synonym clue?

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A synonym clue is a type of context clue that uses a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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Give an example of a synonym clue.

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In the sentence 'The teacher was very benevolent, or kind, to her students,' the word 'kind' helps explain the meaning of 'benevolent'.

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What is an antonym clue?

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

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Give an example of an antonym clue.

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In the sentence 'Unlike his gregarious brother, who loves to socialize, he is quite reserved,' the word 'reserved' is clarified by the antonym 'gregarious'.

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What is an example clue?

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An example clue is a type of context clue that provides specific examples to help clarify the meaning of a word.