Context Clues!

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What are context clues?

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

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is when a word is explained or illustrated by examples in the sentence.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the sentence?

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Definition context clue.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is explained by providing synonyms?

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Synonym context clue.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is explained by providing antonyms?

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Antonym context clue.

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What type of context clue is used when the meaning of a word can be inferred from the surrounding text?

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Inference context clue.

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What does the word 'provisions' mean in the context of bringing supplies for a hike?

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Provisions refer to necessary supplies, such as food and water.

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What does the word 'downsizing' mean in the context of companies reducing employees?

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Downsizing means reducing the number of employees to save money.

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What does the word 'nutritious' mean?

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Nutritious means healthy and beneficial for the body.

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What does the word 'pandemonium' mean?

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Pandemonium means chaos or wild uproar.