RL 4.4 Review

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a sentence that helps you understand the meaning of another word.

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What does 'affable' mean?

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Affable means friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has an opposite meaning to another word.

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What does 'dignity' mean?

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Dignity means the state of being worthy of honor or respect.

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What does 'seldom' mean?

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Seldom means not very often.

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How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

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You can look for words or phrases around the unknown word that give hints about its meaning.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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

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That is called a definition or an example context clue.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is compared to another word with a similar meaning?

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That is called a synonym context clue.